Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer • Freer, TX

302d

About The Position

This position will apply corrosion knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, facilities, systems and associated devices contained within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must maintain valid driver's license in state of residency.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite products.
• Ability to train other technicians and/or sign off on qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Applied Science - Corrosion Technology.
• NACE Corrosion Technician or Corrosion Technologist Certification.
• NACE CP level II.
• Welding school qualifications for inspection of welds.

Responsibilities

• Provide for design, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of the cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system, compressor stations or plant facilities.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities.
• Responsible for corrosion control and associated compliance of cathodically protected pipelines, compressor stations or plant facilities.
• Conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings.
• Evaluate protective coating condition including internal, external and atmospheric systems and make repairs as needed.
• Evaluate pipe anomalies and perform remaining strength calculations in accordance with established procedures.
• Understand pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures including treatment and testing.
• Perform cathodic protection design including current requirement calculations and soil resistivity testing.
• Generate and maintain reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation and annual corrosion control reports.
• Install, maintain and repair rectifiers, anodes systems, cables, bonds, test stations and perform ground bed efficiency calculations.
• Evaluate the effects of stray currents from other sources and take necessary actions to mitigate their effect.
• Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and PLD's.
• Use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas.
• Display workmanship consistent with Partnership SOPs industry standards.
• Ensure facilities, grounds, and work areas are maintained in a safe, orderly, and functional manner.
• Communicate with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable.
• Train others in discipline job tasks and confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others.
• Actively participate in PHMSA or State regulatory audits.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.
• Inspect crew welds on full wrap and pumpkins for acetylene welds and surface pitting.
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).

Benefits

• Industry leading compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing.
• PTO.
• Abundant career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED