Corrosion Control Technician/Specialist - St. Paul, MN

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

We anticipate the need for a Corrosion Control Technician or Specialist to be located at our Rice Street Service Center in St. Paul, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.90 or $36.70 hourly. 

This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from April 21st, 2025, to May 2nd, 2025.

Summary
The Corrosion Control Technician or Specialist is self-directed with independent decision making responsibilities pertaining to gas distribution galvanic CP systems. This individual has the responsibility for maintaining corrosion related databases and performing formal corrosion related in-house training. They are responsible for the preservation of the integrity of the gas distribution and transmission piping as well as other corporate facilities by minimizing the deterioration of buried steel pipeline systems through the application of corrosion control engineering practices, and compliance with regulations and industry standards. They will perform these responsibilities in a safe and innovative manner to insure customer needs are met and value is added to the corporation. 

Responsibilities

• Perform rectifier inspections, cathodic protection surveys, CP Troubleshooting and make recommendations for any required remedial action to insure code compliance and pipeline integrity.  
• Maintain CP databases and compile reports for code compliance and system analysis. 
• Assist Field Operations Managers with regulatory audits and inspections as they pertain to CP related subjects and documentation. 
• Conduct corrosion prevention training for other employees as necessary 
    

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years post high school training in Math or Science from an approved Technical/Trade school or equivalent work experience.
• NACE International CP Technician or Corrosion Technician certification or equivalent preferred
• 3 - 5 years as Corrosion Control Technician or equivalent work experience preferred
• Computer competencies in data entry and reporting. 

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $23.90 to $36.70 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 05/01/25

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