Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Columbus, NE

12d

About The Position

Sunoco LP is hiring a Corrosion Technician to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on equipment, facilities, systems, and associated devices within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Under general direction, the technician installs, operates, inspects, and maintains cathodic protection systems in an assigned pipeline segment or facility, following company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role includes investigating corrosive conditions, maintaining corrosion control and compliance, evaluating protective coatings and pipe anomalies, and documenting inspections and maintenance. The position also requires interpreting technical pipeline and facility documents, communicating with colleagues and supervisors, and participating in regulatory audits. Technicians must follow safety procedures, use appropriate protective equipment, and maintain safe and orderly work areas. Work includes frequent exposure to adverse weather and industrial or construction environments, physical activity, extensive daily driving, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience commensurate with the selected level: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–6 years; Level A requires 6 or more years.
For Level A, NACE CP CP2 and one of the following: NACE CIP 1, CP Interference, or Internal Corrosion Level 1.
Relevant experience may include corrosion, cathodic protection, pipeline operations, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical maintenance, measurement, construction, industrial field service, or other oil and gas experience demonstrating transferable skills.
Maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residency.
Ability to use computers, mobile devices, and common business applications to complete records, reports, email, and training.
At advanced job levels, ability to train other technicians and/or administer operator qualifications testing may be required; this capability may be developed after demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and company qualifications.
Reliable attendance at work.
Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described, including walking, standing, bending, stretching, reaching, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MS Office Suite products.
Associate of Applied Science in Corrosion Technology.
NACE/AMPP CP 1 or greater; equivalent corrosion, cathodic protection, electrical, instrumentation, pipeline maintenance, or oil and gas field experience may be considered.
Coating Inspector Program Level 1 or greater; equivalent coating, inspection, pipeline maintenance, construction, mechanical, or industrial field experience may be considered.
Internal Corrosion Level 1 or greater; equivalent chemical treatment, production, measurement, sampling/testing, pipeline operations, or other oil and gas field experience may be considered.
Knowledge of or experience with American Innovations PCS, Bullhorn Web, and other corrosion-related software.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, inspect, and maintain cathodic protection systems within an assigned pipeline segment or facility in compliance with company procedures and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, complete associated tasks, and prepare required documentation for agencies including OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions for existing and proposed facilities.
Manage corrosion control and compliance for cathodically protected pipelines and facilities, including buried, submerged, and above-ground structures.
Conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, pipeline current-flow measurements, foreign pipe-to-soil readings, and other required cathodic protection readings; document findings in the corrosion database or other records.
Evaluate protective coating conditions, including internal, external, and atmospheric systems, and make repairs as needed; evaluate pipe anomalies according to established procedures.
Inspect surface corrosion and pitting identified during pipeline maintenance, including recoating and exposure repairs.
Apply knowledge of pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures.
Generate and maintain reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation, and annual corrosion control.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, or assist with rectifiers, anode systems, cables, bonds, test stations, and related field equipment.
Recognize potential stray currents from sources such as traction systems, coal mines, and AC transmission lines, and bring concerns to a supervisor.
Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts, drawings, schematics, facility diagrams, and similar technical documents.
Communicate with Corrosion Technicians, Specialists, and Supervisors to obtain assistance with repairs when applicable.
Participate in PHMSA or state regulatory audits.
At applicable position levels, train others in discipline tasks and evaluate their knowledge, skills, and abilities for the partnership skill qualification program.
Perform workmanship consistent with company procedures, industry standards, partnership work practices, applicable codes, and engineering drawings or sketches.
Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and functional condition.
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures and use pertinent safety equipment when working in potentially hazardous areas.