Operations Manager - Corrosion Division
Cogent Talent Solutions
Apply to this jobOur 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.
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
Compensation (from employer):
100000–120000 USD per year
Summary
Manage corrosion services division, oversee operations, compliance, team, and growth strategies
Job title
Operations Manager - Corrosion Division
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
industry not specified
Location requirements
Hendersonville, NC; not remote
Salary
$100k–$120k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Hendersonville, NC, USA