Corrosion Technician
Also posted as Cathodic Protection Technician; Preservation Technician; Materials Degradation Technician
A corrosion technician performs corrosion inspection and assessment, cathodic protection and material compatibility, and preservation planning and repair verification to keep shipyard production, fleet sustainment, and lifecycle-support operations safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Most people start with a high school diploma plus employer or technical training rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Inspect for corrosion
Inspect structures and components and assess how far corrosion has progressed.
Maintain cathodic protection
Service cathodic protection and check material compatibility across assemblies.
Plan preservation work
Plan preservation and verify that repairs and coatings were done right.
Execute work packages
Work to maintenance plans and work packages so jobs close out clean.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Corrosion Inspection
Assessing corrosion damage on structures and components.
Cathodic Protection
Maintaining cathodic protection and checking material compatibility.
Preservation Planning
Planning coating and preservation work and verifying repairs.
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