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Position Information HRSD -

Corrosion Process Engineer Supervisor:

Director of Asset Management Job Family:

Science and Research Job Location:

Hybrid Career Stream/Level:

Professional/P4

Department:

Asset Management Sub Family:

Process Engineering FLSA Status:

Exempt Grade:

12 Position Summary Under broad guidance, the Corrosion Process Engineer (CPE) is responsible for serving as a technical resource for the Director of Asset Management on all infrastructure corrosion related matters. The CPE consults with operations work centers, design and construction, and condition assessment staff to manage HRSD infrastructure corrosion mitigation efforts. The CPE is also responsible for conducting engineering design and analysis and for providing engineering input to upgrade and improvement projects implemented at HRSD. Education Required Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution with major course in civil/environmental engineering, materials engineering, corrosion engineering or closely related field. Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related field, Ph.D. Candidate designation MS degree equivalency equals four years of directly related professional experience. The stated experience is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency. Experience Required Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on the design, operation, or maintenance of pipelines and/or water/wastewater conveyance and treatment infrastructure, to include project management and environmental regulatory enforcement Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering economics, project delivery, technical writing, data analysis, and construction/repair inspection Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within six years of hire Ability to obtain an approved Cathodic Protection and/or Coating Inspection certification from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance within four years of hire Driver's License Position Duties and Responsibilities Participate in capital upgrade planning and design Support and participate in both HRSD and external collaborative research efforts Support and participate in condition assessment efforts to determine corrosion related challenges Provide technical training for operations staff Provide long-term vision, capital planning, and implementation of innovative programs to continually improve infrastructure performance Review plans and specifications for projects and upgrades Develop, implement, and manage projects to enhance corrosion mitigation of HRSD infrastructure Provide leadership and oversight of all infrastructure corrosion related efforts Monitor all cathodic protection and coating systems to ensure adequate protection of HRSD infrastructure Develop and update pipeline and coatings specifications based on failure trends, available technologies, and life cycle costs Mentors graduate and undergraduate interns conducting corrosion research at HRSD Skills and Qualification Requirements Demonstrate mature technical knowledge of the corrosion process on various material structures and pipelines to include corrosion mitigation methods Ability to plan, organize, and manage research projects Must support a diverse and inclusive work environment where differences are respected and embraced Must be currently authorized to work for any U.S. employer Physical and Mental Requirements Must have the physical dexterity to accomplish the duties defined herein Must be able to lift 20 - 50 lbs. Walking, standing, bending, climbing steps/ladders, entering confined spaces is required. Work environment exposes, and requires incumbent to handle, with protection, hazardous materials, work in environments that may be routinely hot, cold, misty and/or unventilated, and work outside in inclement weather. Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). External Position Contacts Consultants, contractors, vendors Localities, utilities, and industry partners