Corrosion Technician

Kinetik•Loco Hills, NM

About The Position

The Corrosion Technician operates and maintains cathodic protection facilities and plans and implements corrosion-control activities for pipelines and storage facilities. Duties include the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of corrosion-control systems. The technician ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal and state regulations. The role involves daily driving to various locations, outdoor work in adverse and extreme weather, exposure to temperature extremes and frequent loud noise, and work in areas where hazardous materials require prolonged PPE use. Some tasks take place in close quarters and involve working in multiple positions while holding tools or equipment. The position requires physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds and climbing and working at various heights. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with callouts and overtime as needed based on business necessity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and internal and external customers.
Ability to handle stressful situations and respond to changing circumstances.
Ability to perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet applicable productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to work effectively in the stated working conditions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; climb and work at various heights; and work standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Ability to respond to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.

Nice To Haves

Two years of corrosion-control experience.
NACE CP1.
Experience with PCS-CPDM.
Two years of project-management experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion-control surveys.
Test, adjust, and maintain existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities.
Analyze and evaluate corrosion-control data and develop and implement plans of action.
Maintain and update corrosion-control records.
Design and inspect the installation of new cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities.
Represent the company on external corrosion-control matters, including requests for bonds and interference testing.
Analyze corrosion-related failures or system changes and recommend and implement corrective action.
Train and assist company personnel in corrosion-control matters.
Oversee corrosion-related projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.