Supervisor Corrosion Control

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry, operating three refineries in Lake Charles, LA; Lemont, IL; and Corpus Christi, TX. The company also owns and/or jointly operates 38 active terminals, six pipelines, and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of 807,000 barrels-per-day, CITGO is a leading supplier in the industry. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

About the role

Manage the corrosion control programs for all Terminals and Pipeline facilities to ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Provide technical supervision of the two Pipeline Corrosion Technicians located in Lake Charles, LA and Luling, TX. Responsible for interpretation of CP data and troubleshooting. Coordinate, oversee, and evaluate the results of contractor cathodic protection surveys at all Terminal facilities and provide recommendations for repairs to associated CP systems as warranted. Responsible for the CP support to the Integrity Management (IM) program for applicable Terminal and Pipeline facilities as required by IM procedures and regulatory compliance. Chairs the coating committee and serves as the business unit subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors performing CP surveys at all Terminal facilities. Work with Purchasing to select contractors and obtain cost estimates for annual survey projects.
• Load survey data into PCS software database, evaluate results, and provide recommendations for needed repairs to operations managers.
• Develop scopes of work for recommended repairs, coordinate company and contract resources to execute repairs, and provide inspection and project management for repair projects as needed.
• Provide technical supervision of the two Corrosion Technicians assigned to the Pipeline facilities in the Southeast and Central Regions. Review annual survey reports and work with Corrosion Technicians on needed system improvements.
• Provide corrosion control and CP support to the Pipeline Integrity Manager as required by IM procedures and regulatory compliance. Determine and justify corrosion growth rates for pipeline segments, analyze close interval survey results, ILI tool run analysis, data from field digs, and pipeline coating issues.
• Provide overall corrosion control assessments for all facilities and pipeline risk and preventative mitigative reviews.
• Provide corrosion control/CP support to all Above Ground Storage Tank facilities during tank inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain asset integrity. Support operations during corrosion control/CP audits and provide field demonstrations as necessary.
• Maintain and continue to develop and improve the PCS database that houses CP data. Bridge and review monthly rectifier data, edit route files, and add test point locations as applicable. Customize or adjust CP database parameters and generate ad hoc reports as needed.
• Maintain the company Corrosion Control SharePoint site.
• Develop and maintain Corrosion Control Procedures and Guidelines. Maintain as-built CP files and drawings for CP projects for all Terminals and Pipeline facilities. Annually review and update the Corrosion Control section of the Operations & Maintenance Manual.
• Chair the Terminals and Pipeline Coating Committee and provide leadership as the subject matter expert in developing, maintaining, and updating coating application specifications, approved coating selections, and reviewing triennial coatings inspection results and recommendations. Maintain coating inspector roster and coordinate the annual meeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR a minimum of 12 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• NACE CP Technologist (CP3) certification required.
• Advanced level of familiarity with industry standards and specifications related to corrosion control, including design, construction, testing, and operations.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations; familiarity with the internet and American Innovations PCS software (training preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering.

Benefits

• Remote work options available for eligible positions (department and/or location specific).
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable).
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for eligible employees.
• Paid vacation time and company-paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Excellent 401(k) match and pension plan.
• Performance incentive.
• Company-paid sick leave and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; FSA and HSA options.
• Company-paid life insurance for active employees.
• Healthy Rewards Program and service awards program.
• Educational Assistance Plan and dependent children scholarships.
• Reimbursement for gym membership and employee discount programs.
• On-site health clinic, cafeteria, credit union, ATM, and fitness center (select locations).