Job Description

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- Assess risk and prioritise work programs to support network safety and integrity
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- Plan and coordinate contractors involved in field data collection activities
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- Conduct accurate field measurements using specialised cathodic protection testing equipment
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- Analyse field data and implement corrective actions to optimise system performance
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- Record and maintain quality asset data to support lifecycle management
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- Prepare timely reports to satisfy regulatory and statutory requirements
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- Provide training and technical guidance to contractors and field personnel
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- Identify trends in system performance and recommend remedial actions
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- Conduct investigations, fault-finding, surveys, and analysis using specialised equipment
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- Support the development and enhancement of corrosion protection systems
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- Assess electrical earthing and surge protection systems to ensure operational safety
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- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade cathodic protection infrastructure
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- Calibrate and maintain specialised testing equipment in accordance with industry standards
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
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Requirements

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- Extensive experience conducting cathodic protection testing on transmission and reticulation pipelines
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- Experience coordinating cathodic protection field testing, including Victorian Electrolysis Committee (VEC) area testing and foreign structure interference testing
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- Demonstrated experience undertaking coating assessment surveys using DCVG equipment
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- Experience using Pipeline-to-Foreign Earth Contact location equipment
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- Experience operating and maintaining field-based data logging systems
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- Knowledge of relevant Australian standards, industry codes, and quality systems
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- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret field data and recommend corrective actions
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- Proven ability to prepare detailed technical reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders
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- Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring contractors and field personnel
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
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- Sound computer and data management skills
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- 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
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- Current Victorian Driver Licence
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cathodic protection testing and analysis, with a solid 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.

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Highest-signal resume keywords

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- Cathodic Protection Testing
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- Field Data Analysis
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- Coating Assessment Surveys
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- Technical Report Preparation
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- Leadership and Training
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ATS Optimization Keywords

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Hard Skills

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- Field Measurements
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- Data Logging Systems
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- Corrosion Protection Systems
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- Electrical Earthing Systems
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- Surge Protection Systems
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- Fault-Finding
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- Calibration of Testing Equipment
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- DCVG Equipment Operation
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- Pipeline-to-Foreign Earth Contact Location
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- Corrective Action Implementation
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Soft Skills

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- Analytical Skills
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- Effective Communication
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- Team Collaboration
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- Mentoring
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Certifications & Qualifications

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- Diploma in Electrical, Civil, or Engineering
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- ACA Corrosion Technician Certificate
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- Victorian Driver Licence
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Industry Keywords

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- Pipeline Corrosion
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- Victorian Electrolysis Committee Testing
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- Australian Standards
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- Quality Systems
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- Lifecycle Management
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Tools & Technologies

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- Cathodic Protection Testing Equipment
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- Field Data Collection Tools
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- Data Management Software
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📌 Cathodic Protection Technician (Williamstown)
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📍 Williamstown