Senior Corrosion Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Senior Corrosion Specialist to join our team at U.S. Pipe. As a key member of our Product Innovation Corrosion Engineering Group, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and implementation of corrosion protection methods for our products.

This position requires a strong foundation in corrosion engineering principles, with a focus on corrosion theory, electrochemistry, cathodic protection, metallurgy, coatings, and linings. You will be responsible for performing testing and data analysis related to these fields, as well as assisting in conducting quarterly corrosion protection monitoring at our Everglades Test Site.

• Cutting and preparation of test pipe and samples for evaluation of corrosion and corrosion protection methods of U.S. Pipe products.
• Assisting in conducting quarterly corrosion protection monitoring at U.S. Pipe's Everglades Test Site.
• Setting up electrochemical test equipment and conducting electrochemical polarization and potentiodynamic corrosion studies on various materials and corrosion protection methods under evaluation.
• Evaluation and testing of various polyethylene encasement films utilizing ASTM Elemendorf Tear Tester.
• Setting up and conducting ASTM B117 Salt Fog testing on various coating and lining materials under evaluation.
• Operating and maintaining airless coating spray equipment.
• Operating and maintaining flame spray and arc spray zinc metallizing equipment.
• Operating and maintaining fusion bonded epoxy application equipment.
• Operating and maintaining U.S. Pipe coating test equipment and keeping instruments up to date regarding calibration and certification.
• Operating and maintaining U.S. Pipe cement lining application equipment and test instruments.
• Maintaining U.S. Pipe corrosion test equipment.
• Assisting in failure analysis investigations.

• B.S. degree in Corrosion Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 3 years' experience working in Distribution and Inventory Management department or related area.
• Competency with RTS System and various RF devices such as handheld scanners and touch screen computers.
• Basic understanding of bar-coding and product identification techniques.
• Must have basic knowledge of corrosion related subjects including but not limited to; corrosion theory, electrochemistry, cathodic protection, metallurgy, coatings, and linings.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint software.
• Candidate is expected to acquire NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) basic certification within 1 year and advance certification within 3 years.

The estimated salary for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.