Technician, Senior Corrosion

The Senior Corrosion Technician is responsible for all facets of field executed corrosion prevention duties including: cathodic protection, internal corrosion control, atmospheric corrosion control, protective coating and linings, materials selection and design/project support. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Ensuring the integrity of the pipeline system through standard industry utilized corrosion prevention techniques.

- Ensuring compliance with all Company policies and/or procedures associated with pipeline integrity/corrosion control including Operator Qualification requirements.

- Maintaining compliance with all guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies that govern pipeline corrosion control related activities.

- Designing, installing and maintaining corrosion control systems for all assigned Company assets.

- Conducting annual cathodic protection surveys and maintaining the appropriate records/documentation.

- Performing and/or coordinating bi-monthly rectifier and critical bond inspections and maintain the appropriate records/documentation.

- Performing stray current interference tests and correcting identified interference issues.

- Directing and inspecting new cathodic protection system installations.

- Performing in-depth tests and analysis of areas with pipe to soil potentials that do not meet established criteria.

- Performing pipeline-coating tests and inspecting coating applications.

- Preparing and submitting, in a timely manner, records for all surveys, tests, work progress reports and/or other corrosion related documentation.

- Monitoring, documenting and coordinating treatment for internal corrosion.

- Performing corrosion defect assessments.

- Actively supporting all corrosion control related activities associated with maintenance and new construction projects.

- Assisting with the preparation of job plans, negotiating contracts, budgeting and forecasting costs associated with corrosion control activities.

- Communicating and working well with local Operations and Maintenance groups and other Corrosion Prevention/Pipeline Integrity personnel and management.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent is required.

- A minimum of an Associates of Applied Science degree, with additional or higher levels of NACE certification and corrosion control related experience, is preferred.

- A minimum of 10+ years of corrosion control related experience is required.

- A NACE Corrosion Technician certification is required.

- Competent electrical knowledge including: AC, DC and electrochemical theory is preferred.

- Competent knowledge of pipeline operations and the characteristics of products transported by pipeline are preferred.

- Competent knowledge in all facets of corrosion control with in depth understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques is required.

- Strong initiative and excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, are required.

- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment with strong analytical and time management skills is required.

- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), corrosion database software and associated field computers are required.

- Ability to proficiently utilize corrosion related testing equipment including, but not limited to: multi-meters, reference electrodes, current interrupters, pipe and cable locators, chart recorders and data loggers is required.

- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time is required.

Primary Location: USA-South Carolina-Lexington

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Organization: Engineering

Job: Engineering

Job Level: Entry Level