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Overview
Corrosion technicians monitor pipeline integrity, inspect cathodic protection systems and connection points, recognise corrosion and arrange or carry out repairs when needed.
In job descriptions, look for pipeline inspections, corrosion types, cathodic protection, soil tests, safety standards, environmental checks, technical reports, protective equipment and collaboration with engineers.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Work is field and technical inspection around pipelines. Technicians check corrosion signs, cathodic protection, joints and coating condition, record findings, use protective equipment and coordinate repairs with engineers or maintenance teams.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include corrosion types, chemistry, pipeline systems, soil testing, quality methods, health and safety standards, environmental checks, calculations and concise technical reporting.
Salary context
Pay is shaped by pipeline network size, field travel, inspection responsibility, repair complexity, safety exposure, reporting duties, specialist testing equipment and whether the role supports design or emergency repair work.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward corrosion supervision, pipeline integrity roles, cathodic protection specialist work, civil engineering technician roles, quality assurance, environmental inspection or maintenance coordination.
Good to know
Check whether the advert is mainly inspection, repair, laboratory testing or design support. Look for pipeline type, field schedule, protective gear, soil samples, report format and who signs off repairs.
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Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Technical testing and analysis
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include construction safety inspector, fire safety tester and material stress analyst.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.2Technical testing and analysis
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Civil engineering technicians (3112)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/41d609a1-62df-4cec-ac71-6434e545a729 |
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| ESCO code | 3112.4 |
| ISCO group | 3112 |
| Concept type | Occupation |