Corrosion Technician

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.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary:

This position will apply corrosion & cathodic protection knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks related to cathodic protection on regulated hazardous liquid pipelines, facilities, equipment, systems and associated devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

- Under general direction, provide for installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of the cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system or facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements

- Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)

- Investigates and analyzes corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities

- Responsible for corrosion control and associated compliance of cathodically protected pipelines or facilities, and other buried, submerged, or above ground facilities

- Proactively conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings and all other structures under cathodic protection on a frequency as stated in Company procedures or meet regulatory requirements and document in the corrosion database or other forms, records or reports

- Evaluate protective coating condition including external and atmospheric systems and make repairs as needed, and evaluate pipe anomalies in accordance with established procedures

- Have an understanding of pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures including treatment and testing, collection of samples, bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and C02 testing and analysis

- Generate and maintain the reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation and annual corrosion control reports

- Install, maintain and repair rectifiers, anodes systems, cables, bonds, test stations and perform ground bed efficiency calculations

- Inspect surface corrosion/pitting that is discovered during pipeline maintenance activities such as pipeline recoats and exposure repairs

- Recognize the potential for stray currents from other sources (i.e., traction systems, coal mines, AC transmission lines, etc.) and take the necessary action(s) to bring concerns to supervisor

- Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and drawings

- Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (arc flash protective PPE, respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)

- Must display workmanship consistent with Company procedures, industry standards, partnership work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches

- Ensure facilities, grounds, and work areas are maintained in a safe, orderly, and functional manner

- Communicate with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable

- Ability to train others in discipline job tasks and to confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others as an evaluator for partnership skill qualification program dependent upon position level

- Actively participate in PHMSA or State regulatory audits

- Actively participate in partnership safety program and initiatives

- Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures

- Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education:

- High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

- Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

- Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 6 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience and NACE CP Level I

- Level A requires a minimum of 6 – 8 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience and NACE CP LeveI II & one of the following:

- NACE CIP I

- CP Interference

- Internal Corrosion Level I

Required Qualifications:

- Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency

- Proficiency with MS Office Suite products

- Ability to train other technicians and/or sign off on qualifications

- TWIC may be required, depending on work location.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Associate of Applied Science – Corrosion Technology

- NACE/AMPP CP level I or Greater

- Coating Inspector Program – Level 1 or Greater

- Internal Corrosion – Level 1 or Greater

- Proficiency with American Innovations PCS program and FDC devices.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

- Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions

- Working conditions may include confined spaces

- Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs with or without assistance

- Walk up to 2 miles at a time and be able to enter above ground storage tanks through manways that are 24 inches or larger and climb stairways on up to 15 above-ground storage tanks (50’ tall) in one day.

- Drive extensive miles daily.

- Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays

- Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment

- Reliable attendance at work

- Occasional overnight travel may be required

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "