Corrosion Field Technician

City and State

Gainesville, FL

Job Summary

Quality Labor Management (QLM) is seeking a Corrosion Field Technician to support a state transportation materials program based in Gainesville, Florida. This is an advanced-level technical position providing statewide technical support, emerging materials and technology evaluation, forensic inspection, corrosion assessment through sampling, laboratory testing and field inspections and other activities. This position requires travel throughout the state of Florida. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, with four 10-hour shifts per week. The technician works as part of the Corrosion Field Team, performs standardized tasks after training, and assumes greater responsibility as competence is demonstrated. Technical conclusions, system adjustments, and work priorities remain subject to direction and review by qualified personnel. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of safety procedures for boat operations, prior field construction experience in a marine environment and high evaluations, familiarity with structural materials, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, proficiency with computers and Microsoft software, and hands-on experience with both hand and power tools. While Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experience is preferred, it is not required. This position is part of the Field Operations unit within the Corrosion and Composite Materials Team.

Benefits

Benefits Offered: Medical Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401k | Safety bucks program!

Pay Range

$19 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), with accrual beginning at the start of employment.
• Five additional floating days per year.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Four 10-hour shifts per week

Role and Responsibilities

• Evaluate the new construction of cathodic protection systems. Perform electrical measurements, assist with troubleshooting equipment, remote monitoring and telemetry equipment, wiring, reference electrodes, and related components, and assist with system adjustments as directed. Draft document work performed and results obtained.
• Analyze and verify field data, entering results into the Cathodic Protection Management, Analysis and Planning (CPMAP) database to evaluate system condition and estimate remaining service life.
• Work with the Corrosion Field Team to inspect, maintain, and assess cathodic protection systems throughout Florida. Assist with corrosion assessments, nondestructive testing, and other investigations of concrete and steel structures.
• Support corrosion laboratory operations through sampling, routine testing, equipment preparation, general maintenance, and other assigned technical tasks.
• Maintain and check the field team’s instruments, tools, vehicles, trailers, boats, and work areas so they remain organized and field ready. Assist with equipment calibration and functional checks, maintain applicable records, identify deficiencies, and coordinate or schedule maintenance as directed.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds in the performance of duties is required.
• Other Duties as required.

Position Number

31541

Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.