Manager - Corrosion

Energy Transfer•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Corrosion Manager – Operations is responsible for overseeing all regional Corrosion Technicians and ensuring full compliance with state and federal corrosion and pipeline regulations. This role ensures adherence to company SOPs, best practices, safety standards, and budgetary requirements while supporting operational excellence, regulatory readiness, and integrity management activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
8+ years of corrosion control experience in the energy/pipeline industry.
Current or previous NACE certifications in cathodic protection and internal corrosion required.
Prior supervisory or management experience required.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and administrative reporting.
Strong working knowledge of cathodic protection systems and corrosion mitigation.
Proficiency with ProActive, GForm, SAP, PCS, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with internal teams, contractors, and regulators.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Willingness to work extended hours, emergency callouts, and outages.
Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, and temporary assignments.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate daily corrosion control activities.
Manage and schedule Corrosion Technicians’ workloads and assignments.
Provide coaching, constructive feedback, and performance guidance.
Monitor staffing needs and request overtime when necessary.
Conduct weekly reporting to management.
Install, maintain, and operate cathodic protection systems.
Collect and analyze data to support cathodic protection system design.
Identify, troubleshoot, and correct routine corrosion control issues.
Schedule and review bi-annual coupon pull or as needed.
Plan, organize, and coordinate CIS, AC/VG, and DC/VG surveys.
Review contractor and technician compliance with company standards.
Review final CIS reports with Corrosion Technicians and management.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation to meet company and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and review ProActive data; verify accuracy and completeness.
Communicate data discrepancies and corrective actions to technicians.
Ensure GForm data is completed and entered into databases for excavations and integrity digs.
Assist with reports and operational documentation as required.
Create bid packets for recoats, ground beds, and other corrosion-related projects.
Coordinate recoat and ground bed project execution.
Manage budget items and ensure activities remain within approved budgets.
Coordinate quarterly meetings with technicians and chemical service providers.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with regulatory auditors.
Prepare for and support agency audits (e.g., RRC, PHMSA).
Ensure compliance with all applicable corrosion, pipeline, and safety regulations.
Communicate daily with direct reports regarding workload and schedules.
Support integrity digs and pipeline excavations; attend pre-dig meetings.
Coordinate with DTO, corrosion specialists, other operating areas, and support groups.
Be available for emergency response and 24/7 call-out requirements.
Operate and inspect company vehicles and equipment safely.
Adhere to all company policies, safety programs, and Code of Conduct.
Complete required safety training and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations.