Corrosion Technician

This position executes the external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion control program and is responsible for the internal as well as external integrity of the pipeline. The corrosion control professional is expected to be responsible for all facets of field executed corrosion duties, as well as assisting in the pre-construction design processes to mitigate foreseen corrosion problem areas and maintain all corrosion control records for company use in addition to Regulatory agency audits. Duties include:

• Identify and monitor the factors that cause internal corrosion.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of rectifiers and maintain cathodic protection test stations.
• Identify and monitor potential areas of both AC & DC interference and perform stray current interference tests.
• Conduct and interpret ground bed design surveys, line surveys, surface potential and pipe to soil surveys.
• Maintain external and internal corrosion control data on pipeline system.
• Operate corrosion database software and data collection equipment.
• Perform soil resistivity testing.
• Measure efficiency of installed units by testing protected pipelines and current sources.
• Monitor internal corrosion and inhibitor feed rates; clean, weigh and calculate corrosion rates from coupons.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection equipment (Rectifiers, Solar powered Rectifiers)
• Conduct CP Annual Surveys and interpret collected data.
• Develop and implement corrosion control plan in accordance with collected survey data.
• Test, adjust, maintain, and repair existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities.
• Maintain all Corrosion control records.
• Assist in the design and installation of new cathodic protection equipment and facilities.
• Aid and assist The EnLink Pipeline Integrity Group in dent assessment and pipeline incidents, as well as conducting and managing Close Interval Surveys, ACVG, and DCVG surveys.
• Train and assist Company personnel in corrosion related matters.

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• 5+ years of corrosion related experience is preferred.
• Clear Driving Record.
• NACE CP level 1 is required (NACE CP Level 2 is preferred).
• Working knowledge of American Innovations PCS is a plus.
• Competent understanding and knowledge of electrical, including AC/DC electrochemical theory.
• Possess competent knowledge of all aspects of corrosion control, its mechanisms, and mitigation.
• Able to proficiently utilize corrosion control equipment including, but not limited to, multi-meter, reference electrodes, current interrupter, pipe locator, data logger, soil resistivity box, and pipe line current mapper.
• Adept at conducting detailed analysis of corrosion data and capable of resolving complex issues with minimal assistance.
• Must have strong initiative and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills are required, including a working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate and work in a team setting.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of vigorous outdoor activities and have manual dexterity with physical ability to work extended hours, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, working with arms extended above the head, twisting upper body, standing for long periods, walking on catwalks, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions, driving a vehicle, operation of forklifts and light industrial equipment.