Technician, Corrosion

This position is responsible for the basic level installation, monitoring, maintenance of corrosion mitigation systems, related auxiliary facilities and equipment in a designated area of a natural gas system utilizing close technical support and supervisory guidance.

Duties

• Become familiar with SSCGP policies, procedures, and O&M manual
• Become familiar with CFR 192 subsection I
• Internally interface with all levels of Operations personnel and accept assigned responsibilities
• Perform at a satisfactory level while maintaining positive and ethical relationships with others including customers, consultants and vendors
• The technician will receive work related guidance from senior level Corrosion Technicians and Corrosion support personnel
• Install, monitor, test, and repair cathodic protection facilities (anode ground beds, rectifiers, remote monitors, and other corrosion mitigation systems)
• Perform pipeline corrosion surveys (pipe-to-soil, atmospheric, bond, casings, and rectifier) and maintains records for appropriate Company and regulatory requirements
• Acquire the skills necessary to operate test equipment to identify cathodic protection facility problems and assist in making repairs as required
• Become familiar with natural gas properties and proper handling procedures associated
• Become a competent person for excavation activities
• Become qualified on Common Covered Tasks (OQ) as deemed necessary by Corrosion Management
• Become familiar with the policies and procedures related to performing pipeline inspections
• Assist qualified personnel on validation digs to become familiar with the process
• Become familiar with SSCGP procedure 70.14.01, Pipe and fitting leak and defect repair procedure
• Become familiar with the Pipeline Toolbox software and its applicable tools
• Become familiar with SSCGP coating systems and their applications
• Become familiar with internal corrosion monitoring devices and basic guidelines for performing MIC tests
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Minimum Requirements:

• Two-year associate degree, related certification, or work experience as determined by the Company
• 0-3 years’ Corrosion related experience
• Valid driver’s license and insurability
• Basic Computer Skills –Windows based and Microsoft Office Programs
• Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrate satisfactory oral and written communication skills, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a scheduled structured, deadline driven environment

Preferred:

• Previous pipeline experience
• Corrosion training/work experience
• Knowledge of CFR 192 regulations