Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Louisburg, KS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will apply knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, facilities, & systems during pipe replacements, anomaly digs, valve replacements and pipeline recoats contained within gas pipelines. Energy Transfer is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must maintain valid driver’s license in State of residency
Proficiency with MS Office Suite products
Experienced in using defect evaluation tools, such as Creaform and Coating Jeep.
Experienced in using basic hand tools, such as a grinder.
Experienced in using a GPS locating device.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science – Corrosion Technology
NACE Corrosion Technician or Corrosion Technologist Certification
NACE CP level II

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities.
Proactively conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings and all other structures under cathodic protection on a frequency as stated in SOPs or meet Regulatory requirements and document databases or other forms, records, or reports.
Evaluate protective coating conditions including internal, external, and atmospheric systems and make repairs as needed, evaluate pipe anomalies, and perform remaining strength calculations in accordance with established procedures.
Understand pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms, collection of samples, bacteria, pH.
Perform soil resistivity testing.
Generate and maintain the reports covering both internal and external pipe inspections and defect analysis.
Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and PLD’s.
Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (arc flash protective PPE, respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).
Must display workmanship consistent with Partnership SOPs industry standards, Partnership work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches.
Ensure facilities, grounds, and work areas are maintained in a safe, orderly, and functional manner.
Communicate with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable.
Ability to train others in discipline job tasks and to confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others as an evaluator for partnership skill qualification program dependent upon position level.
Actively participate in Partnership safety program and initiatives.
Inspect welds on sleeves and punkins for defects and surface pitting that are discovered during corrosion activities such as pipeline recoats and exposure repairs.
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).
Be responsible for pit depth readings, coating quality, measuring dents and record.
Be able to as-build survey records using both wheel counts from In-Line Tool inspections and survey stationing from Company maps.