Corrosion Technician – Searcy or Malvern, AR

Kinder Morgan•Searcy, Arkansas

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrosion Technician provides technical support on a regional or system basis for corrosion control and pipeline integrity. The role designs and maintains cathodic protection and internal corrosion control facilities and conducts specialized tests on steel structures. The position is based at NGPL Compressor Station 307 in Searcy, Arkansas; Station 306 in Malvern, Arkansas, is also a possible work location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekend responsibilities. The technician is responsible for corrosion-control and pipeline-integrity activities, including cathodic protection surveys and facility design, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation. The role monitors pipeline condition and electrical isolation, conducts corrosion tests and surveys, evaluates coatings and internal corrosion programs, and recommends and oversees mitigative measures. It also supports regulatory compliance, PHMSA inspections, third-party construction inspections, project budgeting and execution, bid documentation, and facility grounding work. The position requires responding to emergencies and designated rectifier failures, sometimes outside regular business hours, and traveling overnight for training or to support other corrosion technicians. The technician may work in extreme weather, confined spaces, elevated or excavated areas, and low-lit locations, and must meet the stated lifting demands. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of pipeline experience.
Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Achieve and maintain qualifications, certifications, and progression requirements applicable to the job classification, and complete applicable site-specific technical training.
Understand and operate corrosion-related instrumentation.
Working knowledge of environmental and safety aspects of coating projects.
Proficiency with MS Office, operating systems, company software, and technical systems.
Basic mathematics skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete assignments within an acceptable time frame.
Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure access equipment if required.
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, prioritize schedules, focus on details, and follow rules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Safe work practices and active participation in the safety program.
Availability for required overtime and overnight travel.
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions; 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, 26–50 pounds from floor to waist occasionally, and 51–100 pounds if required but seldom.
Ability to work in low-lit areas.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer and before employment.
Knowledge of company policies and PHMSA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree in electrical, electronics, or an equivalent field from an approved and accredited college or university.
NACE / AMPP certifications.
Experience in all phases of corrosion control and pipeline integrity described in the job responsibilities.
Experience with CPDM.
Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion-related portions of NEC, and NACE / AMPP standards.
Knowledge and experience with safe handling practices for gas and liquid products.
Approved educational courses in internal, external, and atmospheric corrosion.

Responsibilities

Manage activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity.
Gather annual pipe-to-soil surveys and rectifier readings; troubleshoot rectifier units; perform interference testing; recommend and design cathodic protection facilities; oversee installation; complete as-built drawings and project closure reports.
Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes, and internal corrosion control facilities.
Monitor pipeline condition using pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspections, coupon examinations, and in-line tool data.
Monitor electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts.
Conduct tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities.
Evaluate coatings for atmospheric corrosion control, provide technical assistance to district operations, and prepare mitigation plans.
Evaluate, develop, and monitor internal corrosion control programs for gas pipelines.
Gather and evaluate data; recommend, perform, and oversee mitigative measures.
Document work to maintain regulatory compliance and comply with operating and maintenance procedures.
Lead the design and implementation of effective long-term cathodic protection systems.
Develop annual budgets and manage approved Capital and LO4 project execution; obtain and compile vendor quotations for competitive bidding.
Prepare drawings, job specifications, and contract bid documents.
Assist E&C and Engineering personnel with facility grounding system evaluation, development, implementation, and maintenance as needed.
Participate in PHMSA inspections and inspect third-party construction and work activities.
Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity arises.
Respond to designated Special Permit rectifier failures within two working days unless backup arrangements are made.
Travel overnight for training and to assist other corrosion technicians as needed.
Respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours, including after dark.
Perform other duties as assigned.