Corrosion Tech

WhiteWater Midstream•Ragley, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for corrosion control and documentation for approximately 145 miles of pipe and associated compressor stations, while assisting other technicians throughout Texas. The position is based out of the Ragley, Louisiana office and covers the Lake Charles to Shreveport area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience with corrosion control measures related to DOT 192 and the Texas Railroad Commission.
Experience with TRRC audits.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various operating systems, and ability to perform basic math.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, and respond to callouts and emergencies.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&Ds, and other diagrams.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high- and low-pressure systems, and ability to follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, maintain required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 75 pounds, work in tight spaces, and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.

Responsibilities

Monitor external and internal corrosion control and cathodic protection systems, perform maintenance, and document the work.
Assess pipeline conditions, identify and prevent potential human or environmental threats, and mitigate the risk of safety incidents.
Test and measure the efficient operation of cathodic protection systems and recommend corrosion prevention measures for pipeline facilities.
Troubleshoot areas of non-compliance, recommend corrective procedures, and perform necessary maintenance, repairs, and installations.
Conduct atmospheric and under-insulation corrosion inspections, evaluate pipeline coating condition, and monitor data from the internal corrosion control system.
Review bids from third parties for repairs and oversee or inspect the work performed.
Document and maintain records of system and facility evaluations, improvement recommendations, and work performed.
Manage and document scheduled regulatory inspections, including rectifiers, bonds, AC mitigation, and annual surveys.
Generate company standards, procedures, and recordkeeping forms for the WWM corrosion program.
Comply with safety, environmental, and corrosion-control regulations and company requirements.
Attend safety training, maintain required certifications, set an example of high safety standards, and assist with regulatory inspections.