Corrosion Technician Lead

Summit Midstream Corporation•Carlsbad, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Corrosion Technician is to operate and maintain the cathodic protection (CP), coating, corrosion inhibition, and monitoring (i.e., external and internal) systems through planning and implementation of corrosion control for pipelines, terminals, and other facilities including assistance with design, installation, operation, and maintenance. A Corrosion Technician applies Summit's engineering standards, material and work specifications, corrosion control equipment and tools, corrosion control system operations, regulatory requirements, maintenance procedures and safe work practices.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent or higher.
5 or more years of experience with current corrosion control methods- NACE CP 2 Certification or higher.
5 or more years of experience with various types of CP troubleshooting.
Experience with internal corrosion methods and recordkeeping.
Familiarity in American Innovations CPDM module.
Ability to read and understand CIS, DCVG and ACVG surveys.
Working knowledge of CFR 195 Subpart H & 192 Subpart I.
Ability to integrate with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Completing annual cathodic protection surveys
Completing rectifier and bond inspections
Testing and Troubleshooting CP systems using various types of CP equipment
Evaluating and providing recommendations to mitigate corrosion issues
Monitoring and evaluating CP data and internal corrosion control systems to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Monitoring and evaluating internal corrosion control systems
Completing and issuing corrosion compliance reports
Coordinating the implementation of corrosion control projects with Summit operations or contractors
Providing corrosion control support on integrated project teams
Must have dexterity in the use of tools and equipment; required to climb about equipment and work at various heights;
Able to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
Able to work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position and work in confined spaces; able to bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs.
Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
Must be able to react to abnormal conditions, alarms, and beacons.
Physical mobility to enable access to elevated height areas via stairs or ladders.
Strenuous physical activity-pushing, pulling and lifting requirements up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures due to weather conditions to complete job duties in a safe manner.
Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
Must wear special safety equipment (PPE) while working.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the computer programs Maximo and AX is a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and perform duties involved with testing, evaluation and installation of external and internal corrosion systems to control corrosion on assets
Conduct scheduled cathodic protection surveys in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Part 192 & 195
Test, adjust and maintain existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities
Inspects and reads all rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds and pipelines including casing test points as necessary
Conducts interference tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects
Tracks and maintains all internal corrosion monitoring devices
Maintains corrosion and corrosion protection records for reporting requirement
Analyze equipment failures and participate in Root Cause Analysis evaluations
As a member of safety-sensitive position, position requires employee to work weekends, on-call and holidays as needed
Responsible for batch and continuous chemical treatments and injections
Analyze and evaluate corrosion control data and develop action plans to assist in assuring development of cost effective solutions consistent with corporate philosophy
Computerizes and trends corrosion data and reports results to Corrosion Engineering Manager and Operations Manager
Monitors third party crossings and encroachments and works with encroaching parties
Assist with designs, installations and maintaining corrosion control systems for all assigned Company assets
Review the following reports/data and provide corrosion related evaluation and follow-up recommendations and actions: failure analysis, external direct assessment (or subset), bacteria testing results, soil resistivity, Induced AC modeling, etc.
Provide support and coordinate corrosion mitigation for gathering (gas and liquids), transmission and storage field assets (pipelines, vessels, storage well casings and process facilities) to include chemical inhibitor/biocide/scavenging (O2 and H2S) treatment, cathodic protection, down-hole well logging (cathodic protection CP) and above grade coating applications
Maintaining compliance with all guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies that govern pipeline corrosion control related activities, Company policies and/or procedures associated with pipeline integrity/corrosion control including Operator Qualification requirements
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with local, regional, and national AAMP- Association for Materials Protection and Performance (formally known as NACE) organizations.
May represent Company at inter-company corrosion coordinating meetings and audits conducted by state and/or federal agencies or DOT
Provide assistance to Corrosion Technicians on processes and best practices
Inspect the installation of new corrosion control equipment and testing facilities
Perform troubleshooting assistance
Maintains records for required state, federal, and company procedures and participates in team administrative duties.
Utilizes computers and e-mail for internal and external communications, record keeping, on-line reporting, material, and supply ordering and filing of various forms.
Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.
Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.
Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.
Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk.
Ensure all incidents, injuries and unsafe work equipment is reported immediately and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure.
Immediately report unsafe work practices by others to management or Human Resources or Safety.