Sr Supervisor Corrosion Control

Job Summary

Design and maintain cathodic protection systems on existing and proposed mains/services within the UGI Central Division.  Assist Operations & Area management with assignments as directed.  Supervise corrosion personnel and contract employees.  Coordinate regional pipeline integrity management (PIM) initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise company and contractor employees, including PIM personnel, in the safe, reliable installation and maintenance of UGI distribution and transmission CP facilities, including guidance on unprotected steel facilities actions.  Provide planning, scheduling, motivation and evaluation of personnel, performance & programs.


• Design cathodic protection systems to be installed on both main and service installations; Prepare authorizations and monitor costs for both capital and maintenance work; Develop technical guidance for use in bid packages for work relating to transmission projects (ECDA.)  Monitor projects and perform problem solving as required to ensure regulatory compliance and cost control.


• Guide and assist Corrosion Control personnel with surveys & troubleshooting problems, Develop and provide training and coordinate OQ activities as appropriate for department personnel, and other UGI and contractor employees on proper field design and corrosion procedures implementation.


• Assist Regional operations including the engineering, new business, construction & Maintenance and M&R groups in supporting efforts to meet appropriate company design standards, goals and regulatory requirements relative to main replacement projects and other maintenance activities, including measurement and regulating station re-builds.


• Work on special projects (i.e. ROW maintenance, support of bridge inspections, etc.) as assigned as well as participate in the duty supervisor program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in basic chemistry, engineering and electrical circuits (AC and DC theory).


• Familiarity with and working knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations along with NACE standards.


• Strong organizational and communications skills.


• Knowledge of UGI or equivalent operation and construction practices.


• Proficient w/ PC related applications including word processing, spreadsheets and data base accessing and utilization.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree or equivalent technical training and experience.


• 3-5 years’ experience.


• NACE CP1/Corrosion Technician or higher (or to be obtained within two years).