Corrosion Technician

Company Overview

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner‑branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

Summary

This position will apply corrosion knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, facilities, systems and associated devices contained within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system or facilities in compliance with Partnership procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.) and complete required documentation.
• Investigate and analyze corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities.
• Responsible for corrosion control and compliance of cathodically protected pipelines or facilities, including buried, submerged, or above‑ground structures.
• Conduct pipe‑to‑soil potential surveys, casing‑to‑soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flow measurements, and foreign pipe‑to‑soil readings as required by company procedures or regulations; document results in the corrosion database or other records.
• Evaluate protective coating condition (internal, external, atmospheric) and perform repairs; assess pipe anomalies per established procedures.
• Inspect surface corrosion/pitting discovered during pipeline maintenance activities such as recoats and exposure repairs.
• Understand pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures.
• Generate and maintain reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation, and annual corrosion control.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, or assist with rectifiers, anode systems, cables, bonds, test stations, and related field equipment.
• Identify potential stray currents from external sources (e.g., traction systems, coal mines, AC transmission lines) and notify supervisor.
• Read and interpret pipeline maps, as‑builts, drawings, schematics, facility diagrams, or similar technical documents.
• Communicate with other Corrosion Technicians, Specialists, or Supervisors for assistance with repairs.
• Participate actively in PHMSA or State regulatory audits.
• When applicable, train others in discipline tasks and evaluate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Partnership skill qualification program.
• Maintain workmanship consistent with company procedures, industry standards, applicable codes, and engineering drawings.
• Ensure facilities, grounds, and work areas are safe, orderly, and functional; comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Use and operate all pertinent safety equipment in potentially hazardous areas (arc‑flash PPE, respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).

Required Education

High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

• Level C: 0–2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
• Level B: 2–6 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
• Level A: 6+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience, plus NACE CP CP2 and one of the following: NACE CIP 1, CP Interference, Internal Corrosion Level 1.
• Relevant experience may include corrosion, cathodic protection, pipeline operations, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical maintenance, measurement, construction, industrial field service, or other oil‑and‑gas experience that demonstrates transferable skills.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in state of residency.
• Ability to use computers, mobile devices, and common business applications to complete records, reports, email, and training; proficiency with MS Office Suite preferred.
• Ability to train other technicians and/or administer operator qualifications testing may be required for advanced job levels; candidates may develop this capability after demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and Company qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science – Corrosion Technology.
• NACE/AMPP CP 1 or greater preferred; equivalent corrosion, cathodic protection, electrical, instrumentation, pipeline maintenance, or oil‑and‑gas field experience may be considered.
• Coating Inspector Program Level 1 or greater preferred; equivalent coating, inspection, pipeline maintenance, construction, mechanical, or industrial field experience may be considered.
• Internal Corrosion Level 1 or greater preferred; equivalent chemical treatment, production, measurement, sampling/testing, pipeline operations, or other oil‑and‑gas field experience may be considered.
• Knowledge or experience with American Innovations PCS, Bullhorn Web, and other corrosion‑related software.

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions.
• Potential work in confined spaces.
• Repetitive standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet.
• Occasional lifting up to 75 lb with or without assistance.
• Walking up to 2 miles at a time; extensive daily driving.
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery; appropriate personal protective equipment required.
• Reliable attendance required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.