Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two

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Cathodic protection is a technique used to control corrosion of metal surfaces in structures that are in contact with conductive eletrolyte, including buildings, pipelines and bridges. Cathodic protection technicians work on a variety of projects, installing, commissioning, monitoring, evaluating, maintaining, repairing and decommissioning cathodic protection systems. In 2013 Alberta was the first jurisdiction in Canada to designate Cathodic Protection Technician as a designated occupation.

A cathodic protection technician - level two must:

• perform duties as per cathodic protection technician - level one,
• maintain overall responsibility for planning and completing cathodic protection projects,
• operate, use and install test equipment,
• perform advanced field tests,
• conduct, verify and evaluate accuracy of test results,
• prepare assignments and supervise crew,
• prepare and submit project estimates and bids,
• provide assistance in the design and installation of cathodic protection systems, and
• perform commissioning and decommissioning checks.