About this role
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Cathodic Protection (CP) Technician to join our growing team in Houston! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are you someone who loves the outdoors and hiking long distances? Want to work in a stable and growing industry? Join our expanding team at Lake Superior Consulting as a Cathodic Protection Technician! </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We embrace diverse backgrounds and have employees with a variety of experience in these roles currently (education, physics, criminology, environmental studies, geology.) We are enthusiastic about training the right candidates! This position requires 75% travel (anywhere in the U.S.). As an hourly employee, you can anticipate significant overtime while traveling for a project. You'll travel by airline, in a company-provided vehicle, or on your own (receiving mileage compensation and a daily truck rate), as well as per diem allowances.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our CP Technicians are empowered by learning directly from our in-house experts to hone their skills and grow their own careers. This position is the entry level path to pursuing CP and AC mitigation design and engineering, developing subject matter expertise, and advanced industry certifications (Cathodic Protection Specialist) . Industry certification is possible within 6 months of onboarding. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Additionally, our technicians have the chance to experiment with cutting-edge technologies and tools, as Lake Superior Consulting is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the field. Join us today and be a part of our dynamic team!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our Cathodic Protection Technicians work with the CP systems by installing, commissioning, monitoring, evaluating, maintaining and repairing various assets. The Cathodic Protection Technician is responsible for ensuring systems are operated in compliance with all industry procedures and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. This role involves significant travel and field work. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Responsibilities: </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work safely by adhering to LSC and client guidelines and procedures</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare for planned cathodic protection projects</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complete and maintain operator qualifications (OQs)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operate and use testing equipment</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform troubleshooting on cathodic protection systems</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Gather data, and prepare records and reports in a timely manner</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Install, maintain and repair components of a cathodic protection system</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure your work is utilized with respect to company goals</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work in compliance with all technical procedures and guidelines</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Requirements: </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s or associate degrees preferred - High school diploma or equivalent required</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to travel extensively for physically demanding work in an outdoor environment</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Capability to operate a company vehicle, ATV-UTV, and use general hand/power tools</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Must have strong critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Commitment to working safely and producing high quality, ethical service</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Good organizational skills and detail oriented</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Highly motivated and thrives in a dynamic, team-based environment</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Desire to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and management; locally and through other office locations</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Desire to learn and understand basic cathodic protection</span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and build positive working relationships</span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Well organized and ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing</span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Willingness to learn applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements (CFR 49 Part 192 & 195) and AMPP standards and test methods</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Join an entrepreneurial team of dedicated engineering and technical service consultants that work to improve and strengthen our critical energy infrastructure. LSC provides integrity management solutions and engineering services to meet the increasing needs of our US and Canadian client base. Our talented team of technical professionals serves the Liquids and Natural Gas, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing industries. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lake Superior Consulting provides competitive compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and specific office/market location. The range of starting pay for this role in Houston is $22-$26/hr. (depending on experience) with significant overtime expected. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Competitive Compensation and Benefits Including:</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Annual performance bonus </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible work options</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid time off (PTO)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid holidays (twelve per year)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition reimbursement</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Bias-Free Hiring Practices:</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. </span></span></span></p>