Salary: $28.07 Hourly
Location : Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: J025 02-25 MD
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Nature of Work
Performs monitoring, installation and maintenance of gas cathodic protection systems and provides work direction to other crew members in order to maintain adequate cathodic protection of the City's gas distribution system in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Environmental Factors
Works 20% indoors and 80% outside in all weather conditions, with exposure to gas fumes, fire, explosion, traffic hazards and potential street cave-ins when entering street excavations up to 15 feet.
Physical Factors
Heavy physical work involving walking up to five miles daily; bending, stooping, climbing, balancing and grasping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds chest high several times a day; operating a motor vehicle and navigating across even and uneven surfaces; visual and auditory abilities sufficient to perform essential job functions.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-time; regular; non-exempt position
This position is a grade RN19.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts electro-chemical tests and surveys on gas systems to locate problems and the extent of corrosion; takes corrective actions.

• Instructs, leads, schedules, and monitors work crews on the maintenance and placement of anode installation; inspects technician survey potential, written documentation, and job sites.

• Determines the adequacy of electrical connections and electrical continuity during construction.

• Inspects City and contractor construction procedures for corrosion compliance; identifies problems; determines corrective actions; inspects damaged gas lines or exposed gas lines due to wash out; determines extent of damage with help of Pit gauge; recommends repair or replacement, performs minor repairs, and installs Anode, test-wires and Test-Boxes.

• Tests existing pipes for condition of external coating, pipe condition, and evidence of external corrosion; determines whether pipelines conform to DOT safety requirements.

• Prepares reports and maintains records for corrosion control and leak control history; draws, drafts, and develops diagrams for each job as part of the pipe inspection cards; records information on pipeline inspection cards and reports.

• Troubleshoots low potentials on high pressure or low-pressure gas system; checks current to steel gas mains and service; uses line locating equipment for potential shorts with water lines and other utilities.

• Performs research of affected areas, including maps, cards, blueprints and as-builts; prepares work orders/drawings for locates/maps for excavation sites.

• May oversee and instruct corrosion crew members and corrosion technicians in corrosion-related requirements; oversees field activities to ensure compliance with DOT and OSHA requirements; provides technical direction and advice on the repair of the cathodic protection system.

• Performs readings on gas main and services; inspects rectifier system; performs casing check test.

• Reports dangerous or hazardous field conditions to the proper authorities for action.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the senior-level in the Gas Cathodic Protection Technician job series. As such, employees in this class perform functions which involve a high degree of operation skills and provide work direction.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience with low and high natural gas lines as part of natural gas construction and gas system cathodic protection. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid driver's license required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to Natural gas distribution systems; practices, methods and procedures of cathodic protection on natural gas systems; basic chemistry, algebra and electricity; tracing procedures used in short detection; federal DOT regulations concerning the protection of gas lines from corrosion; operating procedures for the electronic equipment used in cathodic protection; general layout of the City's utilities systems; gas line inspection principles and procedures; gas system installation, maintenance, and repair procedures and practices; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform field investigations and keep accurate reports and records; perform technical reading and writing; hear gas leaks without the use of electrical equipment due to hazards; work independently with minimal supervision and exercise a fair degree of independence and initiative in the day-to-day improvement and maintenance of the gas system; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: operating power and hand tools, test and welding equipment; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.
To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,
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Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes
• No

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Position requires at least a high school diploma or GED. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes
• No

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Position requires at least four years of experience with low and high natural gas lines as part of natural gas construction and gas system cathodic protection. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience certification section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes
• No

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Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "yes" to Question #4 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.
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Position requires a current National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Certification. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the license/certification section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes
• No

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