- Assess risk and prioritise work programs to support network safety and integrity
- Plan and coordinate contractors involved in field data collection activities
- Conduct accurate field measurements using specialised cathodic protection testing equipment
- Analyse field data and implement corrective actions to optimise system performance
- Record and maintain quality asset data to support lifecycle management
- Prepare timely reports to satisfy regulatory and statutory requirements
- Provide training and technical guidance to contractors and field personnel
- Identify trends in system performance and recommend remedial actions
- Conduct investigations, fault-finding, surveys, and analysis using specialised equipment
- Support the development and enhancement of corrosion protection systems
- Assess electrical earthing and surge protection systems to ensure operational safety
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade cathodic protection infrastructure
- Calibrate and maintain specialised testing equipment in accordance with industry standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Requirements
- Extensive experience conducting cathodic protection testing on transmission and reticulation pipelines
- Experience coordinating cathodic protection field testing, including Victorian Electrolysis Committee (VEC) area testing and foreign structure interference testing
- Demonstrated experience undertaking coating assessment surveys using DCVG equipment
- Experience using Pipeline-to-Foreign Earth Contact location equipment
- Experience operating and maintaining field-based data logging systems
- Knowledge of relevant Australian standards, industry codes, and quality systems
- Robust analytical skills with the ability to interpret field data and recommend corrective actions
- Proven ability to prepare detailed technical reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring contractors and field personnel
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Sound computer and data management skills
- Diploma in Electrical, Civil, or Engineering (or equivalent) with at least four years' pipeline corrosion experience; or Australian Corrosion Association (ACA) Corrosion Technician Certificate with a minimum of five years' pipeline corrosion experience; or Electrical trade qualification with at least five years' pipeline corrosion experience and a willingness to obtain the ACA Corrosion Technician Certificate
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in cathodic protection testing and analysis, with a strong focus on pipeline corrosion management and compliance with Australian standards. Capable of providing technical guidance, conducting field assessments, and preparing detailed reports to enhance system performance and safety.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Cathodic Protection Testing
- Field Data Analysis
- Coating Assessment Surveys
- Technical Report Preparation
- Leadership and Training
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Field Measurements
- Data Logging Systems
- Corrosion Protection Systems
- Electrical Earthing Systems
- Surge Protection Systems
- Fault-Finding
- Calibration of Testing Equipment
- DCVG Equipment Operation
- Pipeline-to-Foreign Earth Contact Location
- Corrective Action Implementation
Soft Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical, Civil, or Engineering
- ACA Corrosion Technician Certificate
- Victorian Driver Licence
Industry Keywords
- Pipeline Corrosion
- Victorian Electrolysis Committee Testing
- Australian Standards
- Quality Systems
- Lifecycle Management
Tools & Technologies
- Cathodic Protection Testing Equipment
- Field Data Collection Tools
- Data Management Software