Operations Manager - Corrosion Division

Cogent Talent Solutions

  • Hendersonville, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance field credibility, operational discipline, financial accountability, and customer relationship management to build and maintain a high-performing regional corrosion services division. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing all operational, technical, financial, and personnel functions associated with corrosion compliance services across multiple states.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHendersonville, North Carolina
    Websitehttp://www.cogentanalytics.com

    Description

    Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Corrosion Manager to lead and expand our Corrosion/Cathodic Protection (CP) division. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing all operational, technical, financial, and personnel functions associated with corrosion compliance services across multiple states.

    The Corrosion Manager will provide strategic leadership while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitable division growth. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in cathodic protection systems along with proven experience managing field operations, teams, and service-based business performance.

    This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance field credibility, operational discipline, financial accountability, and customer relationship management to build and maintain a high-performing regional corrosion services division.

    $100,000 - $120,000 a year

    Operational Leadership

    • Lead daily operations of the Corrosion/CP division across multiple states and service territories
    • Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, field execution, and operational efficiency
    • Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices
    • Ensure all projects and inspections are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
    • Monitor field productivity, quality control, and service performance metrics
    • Maintain and oversee company-issued equipment, tools, and service vehicles

    Qualifications

    • Experience in corrosion control, cathodic protection, or related industries
    • Leadership experience managing field operations and personnel
    • Strong knowledge of corrosion testing and CP systems
    • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

    Required:

    • AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection certification (CP2 or higher preferred) OR equivalent advanced STI certification
      5+ years of experience in cathodic protection compliance testing and corrosion services
    • 3+ years of leadership or personnel management experience
      Strong working knowledge of UST systems, corrosion compliance, and multi-state regulatory environments
      Experience managing operational budgets, labor utilization, or division-level financial performance
      Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
      Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
      Ability to pass background checks and drug screening requirements
     
    Benefits: Company Vehicle, 401K, Life Insurance, AFLAC, certifications, PARTIAL relocation assistance
    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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