Corrosion Specialist

TC Energy•Lexington, VA

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Corrosion Specialist to provide technical support for its corporate corrosion control program and help maintain the integrity of natural gas pipelines and related facilities. The role supports monitoring, controlling, and mitigating pipeline corrosion, with a focus on large-diameter, high-pressure pipelines. The successful candidate will work with minimal supervision, stay organized and computer proficient, communicate effectively, and perform all work safely while contributing to the company’s safety culture. The specialist supports operations and engineering teams in corrosion control, cathodic protection system design, atmospheric rehabilitation, and project delivery. The work includes troubleshooting systems, supporting field testing and personnel qualification, overseeing contractor and vendor work, maintaining records and databases, and representing the company during regulatory inspections. Corrosion projects may involve planning, estimating, scoping, design, site evaluation, installation, inspection, commissioning, and documentation. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six years of related experience, and AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Technician Certification (CP2). Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, pass pre-employment medical screening that includes drug and alcohol testing, and be available for emergency callouts and extended workdays or workweeks. Travel to company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training may involve overnight stays. TC Energy offers a hybrid work model and flexible dress code to eligible office-based employees; the posting does not specify whether this particular position is eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six or more 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.
Working knowledge of chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and coatings as they apply to pipeline corrosion control.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Availability for callout 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and for extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response.
Ability to travel to company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including occasional overnight stays.
Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions.

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), 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 field testing as required.
Provide OQ qualification training to field personnel who perform corrosion control activities.
Liaise among operations, technical services, and third-party contractors.
Support management of contractors, consultants, and vendors delivering corrosion control programs, including development of 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.
Participate in management of company corrosion prevention standards, procedures, and specifications.
Maintain and audit corrosion databases and records to support 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 in 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 such as identification, cost estimation, initiation, site evaluation, scoping, 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.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing, respond to emergency callouts, and travel to other company locations when required.