Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Odessa, TX

21d

About The Position

The Corrosion Technician applies corrosion knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on equipment, facilities, systems, and associated devices at gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Under general direction, the role supports the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems across an assigned pipeline segment, compressor stations, or plant facilities, while following company procedures and regulatory requirements. The position investigates corrosive conditions, manages corrosion control and compliance, conducts surveys and readings, evaluates coatings and pipeline anomalies, and supports internal corrosion mitigation through testing, sampling, and calculations. The technician installs and maintains corrosion-control equipment, documents work and survey results, assesses stray-current effects, and participates in regulatory audits and safety initiatives. Work may involve industrial and construction settings, adverse weather, confined spaces, hazardous materials, physical activity, after-hours emergency call-outs, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience according to level: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A requires 4 or more years.
Maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residency.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to train other technicians and/or sign off on qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science in Corrosion Technology.
NACE Corrosion Technician or Corrosion Technologist certification.
NACE CP Level II.
Welding school qualifications for inspection of welds.

Responsibilities

Design, install, operate, inspect, and maintain cathodic protection systems within assigned pipelines, compressor stations, or plant facilities in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated tasks, and complete required documentation, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA documentation.
Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions at existing and proposed facilities.
Manage corrosion control and compliance for cathodically protected pipelines, compressor stations, plant facilities, and other buried, submerged, or above-ground facilities.
Conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, pipeline current-flow readings, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings at required frequencies; document results in the corrosion database or other records and reports.
Evaluate protective coating conditions, including internal, external, and atmospheric systems, and make repairs as needed.
Evaluate pipe anomalies and perform remaining-strength calculations according to established procedures.
Apply knowledge of internal corrosion mechanisms and mitigation, including treatment and testing; collect samples; test and analyze bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and CO2; and perform chemical requirement calculations.
Perform cathodic protection design, including current-requirement calculations and soil-resistivity testing.
Generate and maintain reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation, and annual corrosion control.
Install, maintain, and repair rectifiers, anode systems, cables, bonds, and test stations; perform ground-bed efficiency calculations.
Evaluate stray-current effects from sources such as traction systems, coal mines, and AC transmission lines, and take action to mitigate impacts on company facilities.
Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts, and PLDs.
Use and operate appropriate safety equipment when working in potentially hazardous areas.
Perform work consistent with company procedures, industry standards, work practices, applicable codes, and engineering drawings and sketches.
Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and functional condition.
Communicate with other technicians for assistance with repairs when applicable.
Train others in discipline-related tasks and, depending on position level, evaluate others’ knowledge, skills, and abilities for the company skill qualification program.
Participate in PHMSA or state regulatory audits and company safety programs and initiatives.
Inspect crew welds on full wraps and pumpkins for acetylene welds and surface pitting discovered during corrosion activities, including pipeline recoats and exposure repairs.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy-isolation lockout/tagout procedures.