Corrosion Control Specialist

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Services • Cut Off, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Corrosion control is essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of our nation's energy infrastructure. As a Corrosion Control Specialist at LOOP, you will play a critical role in monitoring, testing, and maintaining cathodic protection systems for our onshore and offshore pipelines and facilities. This position involves hands-on work, technical analysis, and coordination of maintenance projects to prevent and mitigate corrosion, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for safeguarding critical energy assets and contributing to the reliable supply of crude oil.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in corrosion.
• Experience in electrical AC circuits from 120 volts single phase to 480 volts three phase.
• Experience in right-of-way maintenance, preferably in pipeline industry or related field required.
• Required Certification from AMPP (formerly NACE) for Level I - Cathodic Protection Tester.
• Must be able to obtain Operator Qualifications certification in accordance with DOT regulations for covered tasks performed on DOT regulated piping and pipelines.
• Knowledge of the Galvanic Series is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of American Innovations MESA 4 Tablet and the CPDM database preferred.
• Knowledge of TRU I-Pad Operation used to perform and track Atmospheric Corrosion Control surveys performed at LOOP’s owned or operated facilities.
• Knowledge of Close Interval Survey (CIS) requirements used along the main oil lines owned and operated by LOOP.
• Corrosion Coupon Remove / Replace.
• Operator Qualification Experience preferred.
• AMPP Certification - Internal Corrosion Technologist.
• Prefer AMPP Level II - Cathodic Protection Technician.
• Prefer AMPP Certification – Coating Inspector Level 1 for tasks associated with the removal and application of Protective Coatings.
• Prefer AMPP Certification – Internal Corrosion Technologist.
• Prefer Airboat Operator Certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and performs routine testing of cathodic protection test leads and rectifiers.
• Provides technical support and directs the installation of cathodic protection test stations to monitor CP system performance on Onshore and Offshore infrastructure.
• Conducts annual cathodic protection surveys for regulatory compliance, preparing survey reports for corrosion engineer and facility files.
• Inspects LOOP, LOCAP, MARS, etc., piping related to internal and external corrosion, documenting conditions for corrosion engineer review.
• Coordinates and supervises internal and external maintenance projects Onshore and Offshore.
• Locates and marks underground pipelines and utilities, responding to observations noted on the right-of-way over flight inspections.
• Provides assistance to Damage Prevention (DP) ROW Tech by responding to the Louisiana 811 One-Call System, Coastal and Marine Operators (CAMO) GulfSafe notifications, and maintains right-of-way areas, such as conducting signage surveys, maintenance of line markers and signs, and vegetation conditions when DP ROW Tech is not available.
• Includes work Offshore on platform and potentially Vessels.
• Serves as Protection Leaders for all emergency situations.
• Operates airboat and other vehicles/machinery used for maintenance and emergency response.
• Determines existence and locates sources of interference or potential interference with cathodic systems.
• Installs bonds, test leads, anodes, and ground beds for cathodic protection remediation.
• Measures thickness of pipe wall utilizing specialized NDT tools such as Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) Meter and Pit Depth Guage and recommends preventive and corrective measures for protection of pipe and underground structures, such as, use of insulating and corrosion resisting materials.
• Measures and maps out corrosion anomalies on external surface of pressure piping utilizing the above equipment to determine extent of corrosion.
• Studies destructive properties of soil, corrosive actions, and other problems of deterioration, and suggests methods of preventing or mitigating atmospheric and or galvanic corrosion. This includes metal-to-metal contact, crevice corrosion and dissimilar metal contacts.
• Maintains required training and certification(s) according to LOOP and OSHA Standards.
• Performs system piping and pipeline preventative maintenance (PM’s) activities in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for corrosion control and pipeline integrity.
• Perform construction oversight for cathodic protection installations and third-party corrosion evaluations.
• Provides updates of progress to supervisor, ensure work performed is within scope, evaluates and maintains safe operation of contractors, proof and input for daily JSEA’s, ensure covered tasks for personnel in ISN.

Benefits

• Competitive health care package providing comprehensive medical care.
• Traditional pension plan.
• 401k savings plan with 7 percent company matching contribution.
• Competitive pay packages including base pay and an annual incentive cash bonus for qualifying employees.
• Paid time-off benefits include sick leave, vacation, holiday and disability pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree