WGL- Corrosion Control (Specialist/Senior)
The Corrosion Control (Specialist/Senior) supports the safety and reliability of Washington Gas’ system by developing and maintaining corrosion control training, procedures, and operational guidelines. This role provides expert technical support and troubleshooting to field personnel and serves as project lead for key initiatives such as CP interference monitoring and remediation, atmospheric corrosion inspections, MOS surveys, and evaluating corrosion‑related leaks.
You’ll work closely with supervisors on scheduling, remediation planning, design, mapping, and maintaining cathodic protection systems that protect our distribution and transmission pipelines, gate stations, plants, and storage facilities. The position may include periodic on‑call responsibilities and stepping in for supervisory duties when needed.
What You'll Do:
• Participate in the development, review, update, and enforcement of corrosion control policies, procedures, training modules and conduct training.
• Utilize various computer applications (ESRI, Open Grid/Work Manager, Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) or CPDM, Opti main, Corview/Cortalk, etc.) to gather information, analyze data and produce reports, including progress, trends and forecasts.
• Participate in training the Corrosion department’s employees, including designing and improving existing training programs, modules, and technical reference guides.
• Monitor employee and corrosion contractor operator qualifications, certifications and performance.
• Collaborate with trade allies, corrosion contractor crews, alliance partners, designers, Corporate Engineering, Gas Supply Operations and Field Operations personnel to ensure new and existing cathodic protection systems are properly installed and maintained. Serve as project manager for corrosion-related projects on the system.
• Provide oversight of contractor personnel performance and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, state and local codes and works with other departments to satisfy the corrosion control requirements of the company’s Transmission and Distribution Integrity Management Programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert, provide technical support to employees, and represent the Company’s interests before internal and external audiences to include expert witness testimony, contractual negotiations, and interact with PSC, and SCC representatives.
• Perform duties of the Corrosion Control Supervisor, as needed.
• At the request of the Corrosion Control Supervisor, participate in field, safety and vehicle inspections and perform other tasks as needed.
What You Bring:
• High School Diploma/GED required
• 4+ Years of related natural gas industry experience, preferably related to corrosion control, required
• NACE CP 1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) certification required
• Project Management experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, ability to reconcile conflicting priorities, and experience leading projects to completion.
• Strong understanding of corrosion control theory and extensive experience with galvanic and impressed current CP systems, including use of corrosion control equipment and troubleshooting CP on distribution and transmission piping.
• Working knowledge of pipeline construction, replacement, operations, maintenance, emergency response procedures, and Federal, state, and local codes.
• Proven mechanical aptitude (originally listed twice), strong planning and scheduling skills, and ability to analyze and solve business problems.
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, strong verbal and written communication, and demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and business partners.
• Proficient in computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, for researching, retrieving, sharing, and presenting business information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary range of $92,400 - $132,750 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values safety as a cornerstone of our success. Military veterans and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why AltaGas?
At AltaGas, we’re committed to delivering energy responsibly and sustainably. We foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we’re looking for leaders who are passionate about building smarter, more connected infrastructure.
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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- 4+ years of related natural gas industry experience
- NACE CP 1 certification
- Project Management experience
- Strong understanding of corrosion control theory
- Working knowledge of pipeline operations and maintenance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software applications
What We Do
We are a leading North American infrastructure company connecting customers and markets to affordable and reliable sources of energy. Every day, we leverage the strength of our people and our assets to connect our customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers, to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, to markets around the world. With a strong portfolio of assets in some of the fastest growing energy markets, including a prominent position in the Montney basin and Utilities in key U.S. jurisdictions, we are developing an integrated footprint capable of delivering sustained value to shareholders and customers for many years to come.
