Senior Corrosion Specialist
Plains · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and oversight for the Internal Corrosion Program across crude oil pipelines and facility assets throughout North America.
- Review, analyze, and interpret internal corrosion monitoring data to identify trends for the development, implementation, and optimization of mitigation strategies.
- Support pipeline and facility integrity assessments, risk evaluations, corrosion investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development related to internal corrosion threats and anomalies.
- Track and evaluate corrosion KPIs, program effectiveness, and compliance metrics while prioritizing workload and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, PHMSA regulations, and internal integrity program requirements; identify areas of non-compliance and support corrective actions as needed.
- Cook up and coordinate with Operations, Integrity, Engineering, field personnel, and chemical vendors to optimize mitigation effectiveness, integrity execution, and operational reliability.
- Coordinate with Operations, Integrity, Engineering, field personnel, and chemical vendors to optimize mitigation effectiveness, integrity execution, and operational reliability.
- Support standardization and consistency of internal corrosion and integrity activities across North America while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency within the Operational Integrity team.
- Assist with budgeting, project planning, and implementation of internal corrosion-related initiatives and mitigation plans.
- Participate in field visits, audits, operational reviews, low-volume system reviews, and facility flow assessments to support program execution and data quality.
- Provide SME guidance, mentorship, technical recommendations, and timely communication, reports, and project updates to management and stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of integrity related experience (pipeline integrity, facility integrity, or corrosion).
- AMPP Certifications preferred, Level 2 required within a year of hired date.
- In-depth understanding of integrity management, failure mechanisms, and mitigative measures.
- Strong ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and develop actionable insights.
- Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and industry applications.
- Able to communicate technical information to a wide audience.
- A team focused attitude and demonstrated ability to function within a team.
- Willingness to travel to field locations (10%).
- Advanced problem-solving capabilities and proven ability to tackle complicated challenges.
- Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
Qualifications
This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.