Corrosion Engineer

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Services • Covington, LA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

LOOP LLC is seeking a full-time, exempt Corrosion Engineer at its headquarters to develop and manage corrosion-prevention strategies for onshore and offshore assets. As part of the Asset Integrity Group, the engineer oversees the Cathodic Protection and Internal Corrosion Mitigation programs, maintains technical and coating specifications, manages chemical vendors and mitigation projects, and ensures regulatory compliance. The engineer supports pipelines, breakout tanks, facility piping, underground crude-storage wells, platforms, and other structures; assists field Corrosion Specialists with cathodic protection issues; collaborates across departments; and verifies Operator Qualification and contractor certification requirements. The role requires strong technical, communication, and leadership skills. The position is located at LOOP Headquarters in Covington, LA and reports to the Superintendent of Asset Integrity. The position requires a mix of field and office time. It is expected the successful candidate will spend at least 20 percent of time in the field at LOOP and LOOP operated facilities in Galliano, Fourchon, St. James, LA and Marine Terminal.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Corrosion, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum five years of direct experience managing corrosion-control programs in the petrochemical industry.
• Extensive experience and chemical knowledge and ability to manage internal corrosion.
• Minimum AMPP (NACE) Level II Cathodic Protection and Level II Coatings certifications.
• Knowledge of impressed-current and cathodic protection systems for pipelines, tanks, vessels, and structures.
• Field experience with corrosion surveys, close-interval surveys, and interference surveys.
• Knowledge of applicable API technical guides and standards for the design, maintenance, and repair of cathodic protection systems.
• Ability to interpret control schematics, technical journals, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare routine correspondence, document technical measurements, and present information to management, public groups, and owner representatives.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of engineering supervisory experience is preferred.
• Level III certifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of crude-oil pipeline pumping and metering systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain corrosion-control manuals, technical specifications, and procedures.
• Maintain the CP database (American Innovations) and chemical internal mitigation database.
• Maintain LOOP coating specifications and ensure they reflect current industry standards and operating needs.
• Investigate cathodic protection interference and direct corrective actions, including bonds, test leads, anodes, and ground beds.
• Evaluate soil, atmospheric, and other environmental conditions that contribute to asset deterioration.
• Maintain accurate facility descriptions, system documentation, inspection records, and program files.
• Monitor corrosion indicators, analyze performance trends, and recommend preventive or corrective measures.
• Coordinate cathodic protection, internal corrosion mitigation, and coatings programs for onshore and offshore facilities.
• Prepare assessment plans, select appropriate methods and Operator Qualification tasks, and track execution.
• Integrate assessment results, evaluate asset risk, and establish technically justified reassessment intervals.
• Ensure corrosion program activities and records comply with LOOP policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Define program metrics and issue annual summaries of performance, improvement priorities, and future plans.
• Maintain required technical training and professional certifications in accordance with LOOP and OSHA standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of and strictly adhere to LOOP safety requirements.
• Verify that all ISN requirements are satisfied for contractors.
• Follow organizational procedures and identify and communicate risks to management.
• Identify improvements to safety processes and procedures while considering employees, contractors, and the public.
• Recognize potential cascading failures early and take action to prevent catastrophic events.

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 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