Corrosion Specialist

TC Energy•Glen Allen, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Corrosion Specialist to provide technical support for its Corrosion Prevention team. The role helps ensure compliance with the corporate corrosion control program and maintain the integrity of natural gas pipelines and facilities. The specialist works with minimal supervision, supports operations and engineering groups, and is expected to perform all work safely while contributing to the company’s safety culture. The position involves technical support, field testing, project development and delivery, regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, and corrosion prevention program management. Eligible office-based employees work under a hybrid model.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 years of related experience.
AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Technician Certification (CP2).
Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 and related industry standards.
In-depth experience in corrosion control and corrosion control procedures, including working knowledge of chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and coatings as they relate to pipeline corrosion control.
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Be available for call-out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and for extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response.
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including some overnight stays.
Legal authorization to work without restrictions in the country where the position is based.
Undergo background screening, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical degree.
Experience in project planning and implementation.
Knowledge of pipeline remediation and repair, pressure reductions, coating systems, and corrosion control on pipelines, plants, and meter stations.
AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification (CP3), and/or additional AMPP (NACE) training or certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to operations management and corrosion personnel.
Troubleshoot cathodic protection and coating systems, primarily for large-diameter, high-pressure pipelines and facilities.
Identify and mitigate interference issues.
Assess and resolve design, operating, and maintenance issues related to corrosion control.
Perform field testing and assist corrosion technicians with testing as required.
Provide OQ qualification training to field personnel who perform corrosion control activities.
Serve as a liaison among operations, technical services, and third-party contractors.
Support the management of contractors, consultants, and vendors implementing corrosion control programs, including developing specifications and project scope documents for corrosion surveys and cathodic protection system installations.
Provide corrosion control, cathodic protection system design, and atmospheric rehabilitation support to operations and engineering groups.
Contribute to management of company corrosion prevention standards, procedures, and specifications.
Maintain and audit corrosion databases and records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Represent the company during regulatory inspections of its corrosion control program.
Manage operation and maintenance of the rectifier remote monitoring system.
Lead identification and initiation of corrosion capital and maintenance projects.
Identify and develop corrosion prevention projects within company project management applications and budget cycles to maintain asset integrity.
Provide corrosion control technical support and review for pipeline and facility capital projects.
Design cathodic protection systems.
Support corrosion projects through activities that may include identification, cost estimation, initiation, site evaluation, scoping and design, detailed reviews, installation, inspection, commissioning, and documentation.
Provide corrosion control support for company engineering processes and projects, including direct assessment, field inspections and testing, diagnostic testing, corrosion measurement, root cause analysis, pipeline casing evaluations, corrosion control surveys (CIS, DCVG, PCM, etc.), ILI data analysis, and PHMSA special permit compliance.
Perform other tasks as required.