Corrosion Specialist

About the role

The Corrosion Specialist provides technical leadership and field support for corrosion control activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of company assets. This role supports corrosion technicians and management by offering expertise in corrosion monitoring, mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise, training, qualification evaluations and continuous guidance to Operations corrosion technicians and management.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to Operations and Engineering for the design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the Company’s corrosion control/cathodic protection assets.
• Works closely with the Corrosion Technicians, Operations and Chemical Treatment vendors to ensure proper application and monitoring is identified to mitigate internal corrosion.
• Acquire and maintain all corrosion-related Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks required for a Corrosion Technician to execute their job responsibilities and, when required, perform OQ evaluations for those tasks.
• Supports the Area in the preparation of capital budget projects and supports the projects through final approval and completion.
• Assists in the development of the annual O&M and capital budgets for the Operations department.
• Participates in new facility design and commissioning.
• Assists in the preparation of designs for facility modifications and incorporation of new equipment.
• Coordinates and provides leadership in the commissioning of significant facilities involving multiple groups including vendors, suppliers, engineering design and construction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent with 6 years of experience in corrosion prevention and control programs for hazardous liquid and/or gas transmission and plant assets or Associate's degree in an engineering or technical field and six years of experience in corrosion control and energy pipeline context.
• AMPP/NACE Certification
• Proficient use of Microsoft Products such as: Word, Power Point, Excel (Formatting and Formulas)
• Experience with M.C. Miller ProActive corrosion database.

Skills

• Consistently analyzes and resolves corrosion control issues involving multiple components, personnel, and operations.
• Documents activities and inspections as well as review same to discern issues with accuracy of data and information contained in reports prepared by others.
• Interprets and applies the company’s procedures with an appreciation of underlying industry codes and standards and government regulations.
• Defends the company’s technical and procedural positions related to corrosion control activities and represents the company in an agency audit, inspection, or enforcement action.
• Analyzes and resolves corrosion control problems involving technical as well as personal performance issues and documents findings and recommendations.
• Identifies potential gaps with company procedures written to comply with state and federal regulations and department technical policies and practices and when necessary, initiates SOP, Engineering Standard, and BP changes or participates in their review or development related to corrosion control.
• Develops, supports and reports noncompliance with the Company's SOP's and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates how procedures impact field manpower, employee safety, materials, equipment and expenses in order to meet minimum requirements and the desired level of reliability and performance.
• Shares this material across the Company and participates as an instructor.
• Provides this material in a way that supports and satisfies the requirements of the Employee Qualification Program.

Benefits

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!