Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Big Spring, 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 at gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Under general direction, the role supports the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system, compressor stations, or plant facilities, while complying with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The technician investigates corrosive conditions, supports corrosion control and compliance, conducts and documents surveys and readings, evaluates coatings and pipeline anomalies, and performs corrosion-related calculations and repairs. The role also maintains required records and reports, assesses stray-current effects, interprets pipeline documentation, and participates in audits and safety programs. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and includes responding to operational issues and emergencies outside normal working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience according to job 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 weld inspection.

Responsibilities

Design, install, operate, inspect, and maintain cathodic protection systems for assigned pipeline segments, compressor stations, or plant facilities.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, complete associated tasks, and prepare required documentation, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA records.
Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions at existing or 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 measurements; 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, including treatment and testing; collect samples and conduct bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and CO2 testing and analysis; perform chemical requirement calculations.
Perform cathodic protection design tasks, 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 in accordance with company procedures, industry standards, work practices, applicable codes, and engineering drawings or sketches.
Keep facilities, grounds, and work areas safe, orderly, and functional.
Communicate with other technicians to assist with repairs when applicable.
Train other technicians in discipline-specific job tasks and, depending on position level, evaluate and confirm their skills and qualifications.
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 work, including pipeline recoats and exposure repairs.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures and perform energy-isolation lockout/tagout procedures.
Respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, on weekends, and on holidays when called out.