Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Karnes City, TX

18h

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 related devices at gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Under general direction, the position designs, installs, operates, inspects, and maintains cathodic protection systems for assigned pipeline segments, compressor stations, or plant facilities, while following company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role investigates corrosive conditions, controls corrosion and associated compliance, performs surveys and testing, evaluates protective coatings and pipeline anomalies, and carries out corrosion-control repairs and calculations. It also involves maintaining records and reports, interpreting pipeline documentation, using safety equipment, and participating in audits and safety programs. The position may train other technicians, respond to after-hours operational issues, and require occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience: 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 pipelines, compressor stations, or plant facilities.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, complete required tasks, and prepare required documentation related to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable requirements.
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 measurements, foreign pipe-to-soil readings, and other required cathodic-protection inspections; 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 in accordance with 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 calculate chemical requirements.
Perform cathodic protection design, including current-requirement calculations and soil-resistivity testing.
Generate and maintain rectifier, bond, pipeline-isolation, and annual corrosion-control reports.
Install, maintain, and repair rectifiers, anode systems, cables, bonds, test stations, and ground beds; perform ground-bed efficiency calculations.
Evaluate stray-current effects from sources such as traction systems, coal mines, and AC transmission lines, and take actions 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, and engineering drawings or 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 other technicians in discipline-related tasks and, depending on position level, evaluate and confirm others' knowledge, skills, and abilities for the partnership 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 procedures.