Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Andrews, TX

12d

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
Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
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

Under general direction, 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 in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
Investigates and analyzes corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities
Responsible for corrosion control and associated compliance of cathodically protected pipelines, compressor stations or plant facilities, and other buried, submerged, or above ground facilities
Proactively conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings and all other structures under cathodic protection on a frequency as stated in SOPs or meet regulatory requirements and document in the corrosion database or other forms, records or reports
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
Have an understanding of pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures including treatment and testing, collection of samples, bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and C02 testing and analysis, and perform chemical requirement calculations
Perform cathodic protection design including current requirement calculations and soil resistivity testing
Generate and maintain the 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 (i.e., traction systems, coal mines, AC transmission lines, etc.) and take the necessary action(s) to mitigate their effect on Energy Transfer facilities
Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and PLD’s
Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (arc flash protective PPE, respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)
Must display workmanship consistent with Partnership SOPs industry standards, partnership work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches
Insure 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
Ability to train others in discipline job tasks and to confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others as an evaluator for partnership skill qualification program dependent upon position level
Actively participate in PHMSA or State regulatory audits
Actively participate in partnership safety program and initiatives
Inspect crew welds on full wrap and pumpkins for acetylene welds and surface pitting that is discovered during corrosion activities such as pipeline recoats and exposure repair
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)