Corrosion Technician, Level 1-4 (Amarillo, TX)

Kinder Morgan•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrosion Technician operates and maintains cathodic protection facilities and plans and implements corrosion-control activities for pipelines and storage facilities. Work includes the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of corrosion-control systems, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and federal and state regulations. The job level is commensurate with experience and skill sets. The successful candidate must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after receiving an offer and before employment. The role may require travel depending on location and workload, availability for shift work when applicable, overtime, and response to callouts and emergencies outside regular business hours. The employee must carry a company-provided cell phone and be available during working and non-working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of pipeline experience.
Understand and operate corrosion-related instrumentation.
Working knowledge of environmental and safety aspects of coating projects.
Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
Proficiency with MS Office, operating systems, company software, and technical systems.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision and within an acceptable time frame.
Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure access equipment.
Ability to estimate installation, operating, and maintenance expenses for corrosion systems.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work independently.
Ability to work successfully in a team, take direction from supervisors, and prioritize work.
Attention to detail and ability to follow rules and safe work practices and actively participate in the safety program.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to travel as required by location and workload.
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Ability to frequently enter confined spaces and climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, and walkways.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds in awkward positions and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to waist.
Availability for shift work when applicable.
Ability to respond to callouts and emergencies outside regular business hours and be available during non-working hours.

Nice To Haves

Technical or associate degree in a related field, or equivalent education from an approved and accredited college or university.
NACE certification.
Experience in all phases of corrosion control and pipeline integrity described in the job responsibilities.
Experience with PCS-CPDM and RStreng.
Working knowledge of corrosion-related portions of NEC and NACE standards.
Knowledge of company policies and DOT regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with safe handling practices for gas and liquid products.

Responsibilities

Perform activities related to external and internal corrosion control and pipeline integrity.
Record annual pipe-to-soil, rectifier, and bond readings; check road casing status and insulation effectiveness using the Allegro.
Analyze collected data and make recommendations.
Troubleshoot rectifier units and remote monitoring; perform interference testing; design cathodic protection facilities; oversee their installation; and prepare as-built drawings.
Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, power lines, and galvanic anodes on gathering systems, mainlines, and storage fields.
Supervise contractors performing new rectifier and groundbed installations and complete the job data book.
Supervise Close Interval Surveys, analyze collected data, and develop action and closure plans.
Monitor pipeline condition using pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspections, coupon examinations, in-line tool data, and other information.
Conduct tests, measurements, and surveys to assess cathodic protection facility operation.
Conduct atmospheric inspections, document findings in PCS-CPDM, and prepare mitigation plans.
Install internal corrosion coupons, collect samples, evaluate results, and make necessary changes to the internal corrosion-control program.
Document work to support regulatory compliance and operating and maintenance procedures.
Prepare drawings, job specifications, and contract bid documents.
Prepare and present external and internal corrosion data for annual corrosion reviews.
Prepare for and participate in federal inspections.
Inspect third-party construction and work activities.
Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity arises.
Assist with preparing the O&M and capital budgets for corrosion control.
Respond to callouts and emergencies outside regular business hours and remain available by company-provided cell phone during working and non-working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.