Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Victoria, TX

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 in gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Under general direction, the position supports the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems within an assigned pipeline segment, compressor stations, or plant facilities, while meeting company procedures and regulatory requirements. The technician investigates corrosive conditions, maintains corrosion control and compliance, performs surveys and readings, evaluates coatings and pipeline anomalies, and supports internal corrosion mitigation through testing, sampling, analysis, and chemical calculations. The role also installs and maintains corrosion-control equipment, documents work and results, responds to operational issues, and participates in audits and safety initiatives. Work takes place in industrial and construction settings and can involve adverse weather, confined spaces, hazardous materials, loud machinery, and the use of personal protective equipment. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience commensurate with 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 certification.
Welding school qualifications for weld inspection.

Responsibilities

Design, install, operate, inspect, and maintain cathodic protection systems in assigned pipeline segments, compressor stations, or plant facilities in compliance 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 for 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, foreign pipe-to-soil readings, and other required cathodic protection readings; document results in the corrosion database or other records.
Evaluate protective coating conditions, make repairs as needed, evaluate pipe anomalies, and perform remaining-strength calculations according to established procedures.
Apply knowledge of internal corrosion mechanisms and mitigation measures, 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 for 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 effects 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 SOPs, industry standards, work practices, applicable codes, engineering drawings, and sketches.
Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and functional manner.
Communicate with other technicians for assistance with repairs when applicable.
Train others in discipline-related tasks and, depending on position level, evaluate and confirm 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 such as pipeline recoating and exposure repairs.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy-isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Maintain reliable attendance and respond to operational issues and emergencies after hours, at night, on weekends, and on holidays when called out.