Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers. At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience. Summary: This position will apply corrosion & cathodic protection knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks related to cathodic protection on regulated hazardous liquid pipelines, facilities, equipment, systems and associated devices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 6 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience and NACE CP Level I
Level A requires a minimum of 6 – 8 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience and NACE CP LeveI II & one of the following: NACE CIP I, CP Interference, Internal Corrosion Level I
Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency
Proficiency with MS Office Suite products
Ability to train other technicians and/or sign off on qualifications
TWIC may be required, depending on work location.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science – Corrosion Technology
NACE/AMPP CP level I or Greater
Coating Inspector Program – Level 1 or Greater
Internal Corrosion – Level 1 or Greater
Proficiency with American Innovations PCS program and FDC devices.

Responsibilities

Under general direction, provide for installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of the cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system or facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
Investigates and analyzes corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities
Responsible for corrosion control and associated compliance of cathodically protected pipelines or facilities, and other buried, submerged, or above ground facilities
Proactively conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings and all other structures under cathodic protection on a frequency as stated in Company procedures or meet regulatory requirements and document in the corrosion database or other forms, records or reports
Evaluate protective coating condition including external and atmospheric systems and make repairs as needed, and evaluate pipe anomalies in accordance with established procedures
Have an understanding of pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures including treatment and testing, collection of samples, bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and C02 testing and analysis
Generate and maintain the reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation and annual corrosion control reports
Install, maintain and repair rectifiers, anodes systems, cables, bonds, test stations and perform ground bed efficiency calculations
Inspect surface corrosion/pitting that is discovered during pipeline maintenance activities such as pipeline recoats and exposure repairs
Recognize the potential for stray currents from other sources (i.e., traction systems, coal mines, AC transmission lines, etc.) and take the necessary action(s) to bring concerns to supervisor
Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and drawings
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 Company procedures, 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 PHMSA or State regulatory audits
Actively participate in partnership safety program and initiatives
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)