Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer•Barstow, 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 technician designs, installs, operates, inspects, and maintains cathodic protection systems within an assigned pipeline segment, compressor station, or plant facility, ensuring reliable and efficient operation in compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible for corrosion control and compliance across cathodically protected pipelines and facilities. It investigates corrosive conditions, performs surveys and readings, evaluates coatings and pipe anomalies, supports internal corrosion mitigation, carries out cathodic protection design and calculations, and maintains related reports and documentation. The technician also installs and repairs corrosion-control equipment, assesses stray-current effects, interprets pipeline records, participates in audits and safety initiatives, and may train or evaluate other technicians. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, confined spaces, and adverse weather. The position requires physical activity including standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Call-outs after hours, at night, on weekends, and on holidays may be required; occasional overnight travel may also be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience, depending on 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.
Reliable attendance at work.
Ability to work in industrial and construction settings and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

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, perform required tasks, and complete 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 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, including internal, external, and atmospheric systems, and make repairs as needed.
Evaluate pipe anomalies and perform remaining-strength calculations in accordance with established procedures.
Apply knowledge of internal pipeline corrosion mechanisms and mitigation measures, including treatment and testing; collect samples; perform bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and CO2 testing and analysis; and calculate chemical requirements.
Perform cathodic protection design, 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 workmanship in accordance 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 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 such as pipeline recoats and exposure repairs.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy-isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays when called out.