Corrosion/Pipeline Technician

TC Energy•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our USGO Petersburg VA – VA Central Area team is seeking a multiskilled USGO Corrosion/Pipeline Technician in the Petersburg, Virginia location to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline, gas measurement, compression, and cathodic protection systems. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated work experience in a related industry
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record and obtain TC Energy DOT driver status
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes
Obtain operator qualifications to perform various tasks
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience locating and marking subsurface pipeline infrastructure
Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices
Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures
Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
NACE CP Level 1 certification or the ability to obtain the certification post-hire
Experience reading, comprehending, and applying DOT codes and ANSI/AMSE standards
Knowledge of the installation of impressed current ground beds and rectifiers
4 – 5 years of experience performing test point surveys with a field data logger (Allegro, etc.)
NACE CP Level 2 and CIP Level 1 certifications
Associate degree to include courses in electricity/electronics
Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
Ability to interpret technical reference documents

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic resistivity and potential surveys on pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement and regulation facilities to determine corrosive areas and record performance of cathodic protection systems
Check rectifiers and anode installations and determine operating efficiency
Assist in analyzing troublesome cathodic protection areas and recommend solutions
Install interference bonds in cooperation with other companies
Assist in conducting current requirement tests for new ground bed installations
Maintain cathodic protection equipment
Conduct close interval surveys in small segments and oversee the CIS being performed by contractors
Detect and conduct the repair of shorted road casings
Check electrolysis bonds and conduct potential surveys on protected high-pressure lines
Atmospheric corrosion mitigation, surface preparation and coating application inspections
Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.)
Maintain RMU units installed on rectifiers
Participate in PHMSA and regulatory inspections
Assist and lead contractors during CP construction
Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals, etc.) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
Locate pipelines per the One Call center and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint and/or flags.
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/BlueWorx, and create routes and enter data in PCS
Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with landowners, contractors, and customers
Complete required Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company documentation
Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repair, clearing and inspection of right-of-way, and assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves
Patrol pipeline right-of-way and assist with leak surveys
Operate company truck and equipment, CDL with Hazmat preferred for fluid handling
Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, leak repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain storage wells, liquid removal points and associated facilities
Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain large and small diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain, meter stations, communication systems, and other facilities related to the pipeline system
Other tasks as required to include various duties at compressor and measurement and regulation stations