Corrosion Specialist

Plains All American•Midland, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. Plains has an immediate opening for a Corrosion Specialist based in our Midland, Texas office. Reporting to the Supervisor, Internal Corrosion, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and continuously improving the tools, processes, and programs that support Plains’ Internal Corrosion Control Program. You will serve as a subject matter expert in internal corrosion control and regulatory compliance, overseeing the Southwestern Division’s internal corrosion activities to ensure all tasks align with company standards and corrosion control procedures.

Requirements

AMPP Internal Corrosion Technologist Certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 2 years.
Minimum of 3 years of internal corrosion experience preferred.
Working knowledge of PHMSA and CER regulations.
Strong understanding of internal corrosion mechanisms, mitigation strategies, and program execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to implement, sustain, and improve plans and processes.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy, including pre‑employment testing.
Valid state driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the company and its insurers.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Drive the Internal Corrosion Program to ensure regulatory compliance and participate in regulatory audits.
Ensure execution of day‑to‑day internal corrosion activities, including chemical treatment, pigging programs, and operational parameter monitoring.
Utilize internal corrosion databases (CIM, Irth, and/or Maximo) to retrieve, validate, and maintain accurate program data.
Carry out required internal corrosion tasks and produce clear, timely reporting.
Make data‑driven decisions through analysis of corrosion coupons, bacteria sampling, water chemistry, pigging results, and integrity‑related inspections.
Monitor and communicate program KPIs, providing visibility to stakeholders on performance and execution.
Coordinate with Operations, Integrity, and other departments to determine effective mitigation strategies for internal corrosion threats.
Contribute to and steward the internal corrosion budget, ensuring responsible planning and ongoing budget management.
Champion the implementation of new programs, tools, and processes, ensuring consistency, adoption, and effectiveness across the division.