Senior Specialist, Corrosion

Buckeye Career•Sugar Creek, MO

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Corrosion provides company-wide technical leadership for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining corrosion control programs. The role resolves complex corrosion issues, leads program and procedure improvements, supports regulatory compliance, directs major projects, and mentors corrosion control personnel. The position oversees cathodic protection systems for pipelines, tanks, and related facilities; corrosion control records and advanced data analysis; project planning and field execution; contractor work; system design and troubleshooting; and integration of corrosion findings with asset integrity programs. It also provides technical guidance across Asset Integrity, Operations, Engineering, and corrosion control teams, supports standards and procedure development, and contributes to advanced training and industry engagement. The role requires regular travel to field locations for testing, observation, consultation, and training, with up to 25% travel. The employee must be available to provide technical assistance during pipeline releases or other emergencies. Work is performed in a normal office environment when not in the field. Field work may involve climbing tank stairways, entering tanks through manways, walking pipeline rights-of-way across varied terrain, and working in extreme summer and winter weather. Buckeye describes an employee-first culture focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development, and emphasizes environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 9 years of related field experience in pipeline and/or tank corrosion control.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with commercial Corrosion Control databases.
AMPP Cathodic Protection Technician (CP-2) certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent analytical skills to resolve business and operations problems.
Good written and verbal communication skills to consult with others and provide technical assistance.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to monitor and direct contractor work and evaluate performance.
Ability to work independently and exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism with internal and external customers and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with personnel policies.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
Ability to occasionally climb tank stairways, enter tanks through manways, walk pipeline rights-of-way in all terrain, and withstand extreme summer and winter weather.
Readiness to provide technical assistance during pipeline releases or other emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP-3) certification.
Additional advanced cathodic protection, coatings, or internal corrosion training.
PE/EIT registration.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to ensure corrosion control activities comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead support for regulatory audits, inspections, responses, and corrective actions.
Direct evaluation and maintenance of cathodic protection systems for pipelines, tanks, and related facilities.
Define specialized testing and remediation strategies for complex or system-wide corrosion control issues.
Oversee corrosion control recordkeeping and advanced data analysis.
Integrate corrosion control findings with pipeline and tank integrity programs to support risk-based decisions and long-term asset plans.
Lead planning and execution of corrosion control projects, including developing scopes of work, estimates, budgets, and schedules; coordinating materials, equipment, and resources; and overseeing field execution and cost forecasting.
Supervise third-party contractors performing corrosion control surveys, testing, installations, and remediation, ensuring work is safe, timely, and compliant with company standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert for pipeline and tank cathodic protection and related corrosion control matters, providing technical guidance to Asset Integrity, Operations, Engineering, and corrosion control personnel.
Support development and revision of company corrosion control policies, procedures, technical standards, and design practices.
Evaluate regulatory and industry changes and direct implementation as appropriate.
Lead design and technical review of corrosion control systems for new facilities, expansions, rehabilitations, and complex remediation.
Direct troubleshooting and resolution of significant field issues.
Support development of advanced corrosion control training and mentor Corrosion Specialists, Corrosion Technicians, and Operations personnel.
Promote consistent technical practices and support personnel qualification and development.
Maintain active AMPP certifications and represent the company in industry organizations and corrosion coordinating committees.
Evaluate emerging technologies and practices for company application.
Travel to field locations for testing, observation, consultation, and training, and provide technical assistance during pipeline releases or other emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.