Corrosion Technician – West Monroe, LA

Kinder Morgan • Claiborne, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrosion Technician position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s TGP Gas Compressor Station 47 located at 200 Worthey Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. This is a Monday through Friday position that will be responsible for working overtime periodically to cover projects and other job responsibilities. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Operations Specialist, Equipment and Controls Technician, Maintenance Manager, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Railway Engineer, Quality Tech, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic or similar. The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high level of technical support on a regional or system basis relating to corrosion control and pipeline integrity. This includes designing and maintaining cathodic protection and internal corrosion control facilities, and conducting internal and external specialized corrosion tests on steel structures.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Achieve and maintain all qualifications, certifications, and progression requirements applicable to the job classification
• Completion of any site-specific technical training that may be applicable
• On the job AMPP / Nace training will be required as needed and available.
• Understand and operate all corrosion related instrumentation
• Working knowledge of environmental and safety aspects of coating projects
• Proficient with computer skills (MS Office, operating systems, company software, and technical systems)
• Basic Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure access equipment if required
• Ability to estimate installation, operating and maintenance expenses associated with corrosion systems.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work independently.
• Ability to successfully work in team environment.
• Overtime and overnight travel will be required
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow rules.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Safe work practice and active participation in the safety program.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed
• Knowledge of company policies and PHMSA regulations

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of pipeline experience.
• A two-year technical degree in electrical, electronics, or equivalent from an approved and accredited college or university.
• NACE / AMPP certification CP1, CIP 1 and higher.
• Experience in all phases of corrosion control and pipeline integrity as described in the Job Responsibilities
• Experience with CPDM
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion related portions of NEC, and NACE /AMPP standards
• Knowledge and experience with safe handling practices of products (gas and liquids).
• Approved educational courses in all phases of corrosion including internal, external, and atmospheric corrosion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity
• Cathodic protection includes gathering annual pipe-to-soil surveys, gathering rectifier readings and troubleshooting rectifier units, performing interference testing, and recommending, designing, overseeing installation, completing as-built drawings for needed cathodic facilities, and completing project closure reports.
• Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes, and internal corrosion control facilities
• Monitor the condition of the pipeline through pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspection, examination of coupons, data from in-line tools, oversee CIS contractors, etc.
• Monitor electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts.
• Conduct various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities.
• Atmospheric corrosion duties include performing coating evaluations and providing technical assistance to district operations.
• Internal corrosion responsibilities include evaluating, developing and monitoring the internal corrosion control program for gas pipelines. Understand and know how to install internal coupons and remove coupons.
• Gather and evaluate data, recommend, perform, and oversee AC and failed criteria mitigative measures.
• Document all related work associated with performing and maintaining regulatory compliance and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Lead efforts to design and implement effective long-term cathodic protection systems.
• Prepare drawings, job specifications and contract bid documents
• Assist E&C and Engineering personnel with the evaluation / development / implementation and maintenance of facility grounding systems as needed.
• Perform coating evaluations for atmospheric corrosion control and prepare mitigation plans.
• Participate in PHMSA inspections.
• Inspect 3rd party construction / work activities
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Must be available to respond to “Special Permit” designated rectifier failures within 2 working days unless back-up arrangements are made.
• Be willing to travel overnight for training, construction projects, Annual PS/ surveys and to assist other corrosion technicians as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED