Corrosion Prevention Technician
About the role
HF Sinclair Midstream in Casper, WY is seeking a Corrosion Prevention Technician to plan and perform tasks related to the cathodic protection and corrosion control program for company-owned and operated pipelines and tanks.
Responsibilities
- Utilize corrosion-related testing equipment and methods to evaluate company-owned pipelines, tanks, and facilities for corrosion, corrosion-related defects, and adequacy of the cathodic protection program.
- Develop and implement plans to remedy any deficiencies.
- Perform measurement and troubleshooting of rectifiers used in cathodic protection.
- Complete cathodic protection corrosion surveys.
- Interpret internal corrosion data collected from coupons and liquid samples.
- Maintain records for all surveys, tests, and work progress reports in accordance with state, federal, and company policies.
- Conduct proper atmospheric inspections on company-owned and operated assets in accordance with state, federal, and company policies.
- Participate in PHMSA, state, and internal audits.
- Participate in corrosion-related local correlation committee meetings and NACE functions, including local chapter meetings and area conferences.
- Assist with the installation of corrosion mitigation systems.
- Coordinate all maintenance of the cathodic protection and corrosion prevention system in the assigned area.
- Serve as a liaison with operations from a corrosion-related technical aspect and assist when necessary.
- Complete special assignments or tasks as determined by management.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of on-the-job experience.
- Preferred experience: pipeline construction, pipeline operations, or a background in electrical theory.
- Experience with MC Miller GX field computer and McMiller Proactive software is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Preferred education: NACE Level I Cathodic Protection Tester Certification, NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification, or a bachelor’s degree.
Skills
- Intermediate-level reading, writing, and basic mathematical calculation skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and carry out duties with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with MS10 operating system and Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers and external contacts.
- Required to maintain operator qualifications related to corrosion prevention.
- Basic understanding of DOT CFR 49 Part 195 requirements.
- Ability to maintain and operate a company-owned vehicle, including off-road environments and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
- Ability to lead and train other company personnel.
Work Conditions
- Field-based position with up to 40% travel by land or air.
- Work in refinery, industrial, or outdoor environments; subject to varying weather conditions and temperatures.
- Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, fumes, airborne particles, dust, dirt, mud, water, petroleum products, chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and extreme temperatures.
- Occasional work near moving mechanical parts, rotating equipment, or risk of electrical shock.
- Work in confined spaces or at heights up to 50 feet.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Paid time-off.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Parental bonding time.
- Employee discounts.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or grasping.
- Visual inspections and precise hand/finger movements.
- Working in confined spaces.
- Lifting or carrying up to 80 lbs; pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Climbing up to 50 feet.
- Ability to perceive color differences.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment; occasional respirator use in emergency situations.
- Ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at standard insurance rates.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company producing and marketing high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel, lubricants, and specialty products. The company owns and operates refineries in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington, and Utah, and provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services. HF Sinclair markets refined products in the Southwest U.S., Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, and neighboring Plains states, supplying fuels to over 1,750 branded stations and licensing the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations. The company also produces renewable diesel at facilities in Wyoming and New Mexico and markets base oils and specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, and internationally.