Corrosion Control Specialist

About the role

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Corrosion Control Specialist. The position involves planning, guiding, collecting and analyzing data for tasks related to the cathodic protection/corrosion control program for company-owned and operated pipelines, tanks, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with the Manager Corrosion Prevention on the status of the Corrosion Prevention Program (CP)
• Leads or assists with Corrosion Specialist with Engineering projects including any of the three primary corrosion disciplines: cathodic protection (CP), internal corrosion (water treatment), and/or protective coatings and linings.
• Assists with contract related activities including design, field inspection, contract administration, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Serves as the Team Lead in the absence of the Manager Corrosion Prevention
• Leads and coordinates teams of AMPP/NACE trained junior CP or CIP staff in coatings inspections and/or CP field testing.
• Reviews detailed designs for corrosion prevention systems, cost estimates and bid documents.
• Serves as the Lead the Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) review.
• Assists in the evaluation of bids and the selection of contractors.
• Serves as project manager for corrosion-related capital improvement projects (and) supporting the Region Specialist.
• Responsible for engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of corrosion control
• Lead developing solutions to technical problems involving unconventional or advanced problem-solving techniques that may not have been previously encountered by the company.
• Collaborate with the Manager Corrosion Prevention / Engineering to prepare complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills.
• Involves in exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation.
• Responsible for occasionally acting independently and making authoritative decisions on technical matters, as directed by the Manager Corrosion Prevention
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) best industry practices.
• Provide R&D recommendations to the Manager Corrosion Prevention and apply innovative technology, which has been approved by the CP Manager to ensure increased efficiency and lower cost of service.
• Conducts and assists in field tests/inspections, measurements, filing of reports, and record keeping
• Oversee installation of corrosion mitigation systems Assist in coordinating all maintenance of the cathodic protection/corrosion prevention system in assigned area
• Liaison with Pipeline Operations and assist when necessary
• Liaison with Integrity Management Engineers and assist when necessary
• Review drawings and project submittals for possible interference with company owned assets

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years on-the-job experience is required.
• A minimum of a level III NACE Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification and NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist Certification are required.
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math is preferred.
• Advanced level reading and writing skills and the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations is required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out duties with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with MS10 operating system. Advanced understanding and use of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Visio.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers and other external contacts.
• Maintain operator qualifications related to corrosion prevention.
• Advanced understanding of DOT CFR 49 Part 195 & 192 requirements.
• Operate on occasion in an off-road environment. Occasionally will need to operate company owned all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to perform job duties.
• Ability to lead and train other company personnel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job pipeline construction and/or pipeline operations experience and a background in electrical theory.
• Use of MCMiller GX field computer and MC Miller Proactive software.

Skills

• Advanced level reading and writing skills and the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carryout duties with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with MS10 operating system. Advanced understanding and use of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Visio.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers and other external contacts.
• Maintain operator qualifications related to corrosion prevention.
• Advanced understanding of DOT CFR 49 Part 195 & 192 requirements.
• Will be required to maintain company owned vehicle and operate on occasion in an off-road environment.
• Occasionally will need to operate company owned all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to perform job duties.
• Ability to lead and train other company personnel.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Employee Discounts

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, working in confined spaces, lifting or carrying up to 80 lbs, pushing or pulling up to 50lbs., climbing up to 50 ft, ability to perceive color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment and may on occasion be required to wear a respirator in emergency situations.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialized products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.