Cathodic Protection Technician - Pipeline Systems
Posted date [2026-09-21]
(ID: 52208)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Cathodic Protection Technician - Pipeline SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Cathodic Protection Technician
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Technician
Experience: Minimum 5 years in cathodic protection monitoring, upgrading and inspection within the Oil and Gas industry
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Cathodic Protection Technician in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to supervise and perform cathodic protection monitoring, inspection, troubleshooting and system upgrading activities. The role focuses on maintaining the continuous and effective operation of CP systems, monitoring pipeline protection performance and identifying conditions that could contribute to corrosion. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant cathodic protection experience within the Oil and Gas industry.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Technician
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Job Purpose
The Cathodic Protection Technician will supervise and carry out monitoring, upgrading and inspection activities to ensure cathodic protection equipment and systems continue to function effectively.
The position involves reviewing work requirements, inspecting and troubleshooting CP systems, monitoring electrical protection parameters and assessing coating deterioration to support reliable corrosion protection across piping systems.
Job Specific Accountabilities
* Review daily work orders, establish priorities according to production requirements and assign tasks to support timely service delivery to operating units.
* Review documentation and drawings for new cathodic protection projects and provide recommendations to ensure operational requirements are accurately incorporated.
* Supervise and perform cathodic protection inspections and troubleshooting in accordance with applicable operating standards and procedures.
* Supervise contractor installation and commissioning of cathodic protection systems to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications.
* Monitor and interpret IR drop and on-off potential measurements for cathodic protection systems.
* Conduct piping surveys using close interval potential measurement.
* Identify non-conformances and promptly report them to the appropriate superior for corrective action.
* Monitor pipe-to-soil potential according to the predetermined schedule for all cathodic protection systems.
* Determine optimal power requirements for cathodic protection purposes.
* Monitor and review coating and wrapping deterioration trends to maintain effective cathodic protection and minimize piping corrosion.
* Produce computerized trends covering potential and current drainage.
* Monitor cathodic protection performance trends to support continuous and reliable operations.
Technical Focus
The position requires practical experience with cathodic protection systems and pipeline corrosion monitoring, including:
* Cathodic protection inspection and troubleshooting.
* CP system installation and commissioning supervision.
* IR drop monitoring and interpretation.
* On-off potential measurements.
* Close interval potential measurement.
* Pipe-to-soil potential monitoring.
* CP power requirement assessment.
* Pipeline coating and wrapping deterioration monitoring.
* Potential and current drainage trending.
* Contractor work supervision.
* CP project drawing and document review.
Minimum Qualification
* Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum 5 years of experience carrying out cathodic protection monitoring, upgrading and inspection activities within the Oil and Gas industry.
Professional Certifications
As applicable.
Job Purpose
The Cathodic Protection Technician will supervise and carry out monitoring, upgrading and inspection activities to ensure cathodic protection equipment and systems continue to function effectively.
The position involves reviewing work requirements, inspecting and troubleshooting CP systems, monitoring electrical protection parameters and assessing coating deterioration to support reliable corrosion protection across piping systems.
Job Specific Accountabilities
* Review daily work orders, establish priorities according to production requirements and assign tasks to support timely service delivery to operating units.
* Review documentation and drawings for new cathodic protection projects and provide recommendations to ensure operational requirements are accurately incorporated.
* Supervise and perform cathodic protection inspections and troubleshooting in accordance with applicable operating standards and procedures.
* Supervise contractor installation and commissioning of cathodic protection systems to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications.
* Monitor and interpret IR drop and on-off potential measurements for cathodic protection systems.
* Conduct piping surveys using close interval potential measurement.
* Identify non-conformances and promptly report them to the appropriate superior for corrective action.
* Monitor pipe-to-soil potential according to the predetermined schedule for all cathodic protection systems.
* Determine optimal power requirements for cathodic protection purposes.
* Monitor and review coating and wrapping deterioration trends to maintain effective cathodic protection and minimize piping corrosion.
* Produce computerized trends covering potential and current drainage.
* Monitor cathodic protection performance trends to support continuous and reliable operations.
Technical Focus
The position requires practical experience with cathodic protection systems and pipeline corrosion monitoring, including:
* Cathodic protection inspection and troubleshooting.
* CP system installation and commissioning supervision.
* IR drop monitoring and interpretation.
* On-off potential measurements.
* Close interval potential measurement.
* Pipe-to-soil potential monitoring.
* CP power requirement assessment.
* Pipeline coating and wrapping deterioration monitoring.
* Potential and current drainage trending.
* Contractor work supervision.
* CP project drawing and document review.
Minimum Qualification
* Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum 5 years of experience carrying out cathodic protection monitoring, upgrading and inspection activities within the Oil and Gas industry.
Professional Certifications
As applicable.
