Corrosion Supervisor

Okaloosa Gas • Coverage Area, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for first-line management of the corrosion control program and cathodic protection system. Incumbents in this position will be held to the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service.

Requirements

• HS Diploma plus, Eight+ years in corrosion related positions in the oil/gas industry of which at least three should be in a supervisory role
• An additional two years of experience is required in lieu of a formal degree
• Extensive knowledge of PHMSA as regulated by 49CFR Part 191, 192, 193 and 195; Florida PSC Safety Rules (Chapter 25-12); Florida One Call Law (Chapter 556)
• Ability to resolve regulatory complaints or concerns.
• Expert qualifications and experience in the following subjects and/or tasks related to the corrosion control field: Corrosion control regulations, Integrity Management regulations, External/internal/atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation procedures and processes, Assessment and repair of pipeline defects, Technical support, training and qualification/evaluation of pipeline integrity technicians, Monitoring, maintaining and improving the cathodic protection system
• Working knowledge of corrosion control databases and field data collection devices
• corrosion and pipeline data management and integration
• Specifications for contract corrosion control services
• SOP and Engineering Standards related to corrosion control practices
• Ability to consistently analyze and resolve complex corrosion control issues involving multiple components, personnel and operations
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to document activities and inspections as well as review same to discern issues with the accuracy of data and information contained in reports prepared by others
• Interpersonal skills to work closely with various individuals, departments and or other regulatory entities to identify needed system improvements, upgrades and field functions required to maintain system integrity.
• Ability to represent the District to regulatory authorities, developers, builders/contractors, etc.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to interpret and apply the District's procedures with an appreciation of underlying industry codes and standards and government regulations.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to defend the District's technical and procedural positions related to corrosion control activities and represent the District in an agency audit, inspection or enforcement action.
• Management skills to maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure proper administration of activities.
• Selects, develops, trains, motivates and evaluates the performance of assigned employees.
• This position requires knowledge and task evaluation as determined by PHMSA rule CFR 49, Part 192; Subpart N : Operator Qualifications (OQ).
• Must possess and maintain valid State of Florida Driver’s License and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thorough working knowledge of natural gas distribution and transmission construction, installation, maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Highly developed ability with PC's, office computer software and corrosion-related data and data management systems, including but not limited to: MS office, FlowGIS, OQ software, etc.
• Ability to supervise employees to meet compliance deadlines, comply with construction specifications, satisfy internal/external customer needs and expectations.
• Demonstrates leadership, coaching and personnel development skills; carries out performance evaluations, training, coaching and discipline.
• Exhibits expertise in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures for natural gas employees including Operator Qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• NACE CP Level IV certification preferred
• HS Diploma + 10 years of experience – or Associates Degree plus five to nine years of experience – or Bachelor’s Degree plus two to five years of experience – or Master’s Degree plus zero to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assures that any technical, compliance or safety issues identified by the technicians/contractors are being addressed and reported to the System Engineering Manager.
• Establishes and measures workgroup goals and performance as well as individual performance.
• Responsible for supervising direct reports and providing technical and program direction to corrosion control employees within a geographic area.
• Develop the work group's annual operating expense and capital project/tool budgets.
• Conduct personnel reviews and oversee career planning and employee development for direct reports in the work group.
• Conducts personnel interviews and is involved in hiring and promotional opportunity decisions for direct reports.
• Provides technical expertise, training, qualification evaluations and continuous guidance to Corrosion Technicians.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to Operations and Engineering for designing, implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting the corrosion control/cathodic protection assets.
• Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art equipment and innovations being developed for the hazardous liquids and natural gas pipeline industry to improve performance and safety.
• Recommends testing, evaluation and implementation when appropriate. Can set up tests and trials and present results convincingly. Examples include data acquisition equipment, detection and mitigation of microbiological-influenced corrosion and pipeline coatings.
• Participates in accident investigations and failure analysis on pipeline facilities, including making recommendations to prevent the reoccurrence of failures.
• Responsible for QA/QC of pipe inspection reports and pipeline condition assessments performed by area Corrosion Technicians
• Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family
• BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family
• BCBS Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance 100% employer paid
• Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
• Long Term Disability 100% employer paid
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Air Ambulance insurance
• Pet insurance
• Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter
• Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
• 11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
• 401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
• 457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month
• Health Fair 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program w/ incentives
• Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year
• Uniforms 100% employer paid
• Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
• Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
• up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED