Corrosion Technician Lead

About the role

The primary role of the Corrosion Technician is to operate and maintain the cathodic protection (CP), coating, corrosion inhibition, and monitoring (i.e., external and internal) systems through planning and implementation of corrosion control for pipelines, terminals, and other facilities including assistance with design, installation, operation, and maintenance. A Corrosion Technician applies Summit's engineering standards, material and work specifications, corrosion control equipment and tools, corrosion control system operations, regulatory requirements, maintenance procedures and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform duties involved with testing, evaluation and installation of external and internal corrosion systems to control corrosion on assets
• Conduct scheduled cathodic protection surveys in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Part 192 & 195
• Test, adjust and maintain existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities
• Inspect and read all rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds and pipelines including casing test points as necessary
• Conducts interference tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects
• Tracks and maintains all internal corrosion monitoring devices
• Maintains corrosion and corrosion protection records for reporting requirement
• Analyze equipment failures and participate in Root Cause Analysis evaluations
• As a member of safety-sensitive position, position requires employee to work weekends, on-call and holidays as needed
• Responsible for batch and continuous chemical treatments and injections
• Analyze and evaluate corrosion control data and develop action plans to assist in assuring development of cost effective solutions consistent with corporate philosophy
• Computerizes and trends corrosion data and reports results to Corrosion Engineering Manager and Operations Manager
• Maintains compliance with all guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies that govern pipeline corrosion control related activities, Company policies and/or procedures associated with pipeline integrity/corrosion control including Operator Qualification requirements
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with local, regional, and national AAMP- Association for Materials Protection and Performance (formally known as NACE) organizations
• May represent Company at inter-company corrosion coordinating meetings and audits conducted by state and/or federal agencies or DOT
• Provide assistance to Corrosion Technicians on processes and best practices
• Inspect the installation of new corrosion control equipment and testing facilities
• Perform troubleshooting assistance
• Maintain records for required state, federal, and company procedures and participates in team administrative duties
• Utilizes computers and e-mail for internal and external communications, record keeping, on-line reporting, material, and supply ordering and filing of various forms

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher
• 5 or more years of experience with current corrosion control methods - NACE CP 2 Certification or higher
• 5 or more years of experience with various types of CP troubleshooting
• Experience with internal corrosion methods and recordkeeping
• Familiarity in American Innovations CPDM module
• Ability to read and understand CIS, DCVG and ACVG surveys
• Working knowledge of CFR 195 Subpart H & 192 Subpart I
• Ability to integrate with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operations

Qualifications

• Must have dexterity in the use of tools and equipment; required to climb about equipment and work at various heights; Able to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools
• Able to work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position and work in confined spaces; able to bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs
• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads
• Must be able to react to abnormal conditions, alarms, and beacons
• Physical mobility to enable access to elevated height areas via stairs or ladders
• Strenuous physical activity-pushing, pulling and lifting requirements up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures due to weather conditions to complete job duties in a safe manner
• Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Must wear special safety equipment (PPE) while working
• Travel Away from Area 25%

Skills & Abilities

• Completing annual cathodic protection surveys
• Completing rectifier and bond inspections
• Testing and Troubleshooting CP systems using various types of CP equipment
• Evaluating and providing recommendations to mitigate corrosion issues
• Maintaining compliance with all guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies that govern pipeline corrosion control related activities, Company policies and/or procedures associated with pipeline integrity/corrosion control including Operator Qualification requirements
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with local, regional, and national AAMP- Association for Materials Protection and Performance (formally known as NACE) organizations
• May represent Company at inter-company corrosion coordinating meetings and audits conducted by state and/or federal agencies or DOT
• Provide assistance to Corrosion Technicians on processes and best practices
• Inspection of the installation of new corrosion control equipment and testing facilities
• Performing troubleshooting assistance
• Maintain records for required state, federal, and company procedures and participates in team administrative duties
• Utilizes computers and e-mail for internal and external communications, record keeping, on-line reporting, material, and supply ordering and filing of various forms

Benefits

• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• 6% Retirement Plan Match