Technician, Corrosion

The Corrosion Technician 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. This position uses close technical support and supervisory guidance to perform its responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Become familiar with SSCGP policies, procedures, and O&M manual
• Become familiar with CFR 192 subsection I
• Interact with all levels of operations personnel and accept assigned responsibilities
• Maintain positive and ethical relationships with customers, consultants, vendors, and others
• Provide guidance and training to less-experienced personnel
• Design, install, monitor, test, and repair cathodic protection facilities (anode ground beds, rectifiers, remote monitors, and other corrosion mitigation systems)
• Develop knowledge of various above ground surveys (close-interval surveys, DCVG, ACVG, Hot Spot, interference testing, Stray Current AC)
• Perform pipeline corrosion surveys (pipe-to-soil, atmospheric, bond, casings, and rectifier) and maintains records for appropriate Company and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate competency in operating test equipment to identify cathodic protection facility problems and remediate as required
• Develop knowledge of natural gas properties and proper handling procedures associated
• Possess qualifications for Common Covered Tasks as deemed necessary by Corrosion Management
• Inspect exposed pipe per procedure for coating and pipe conditions and document on related forms
• Assist qualified personnel on validation digs to become familiar with the process
• Develop knowledge of SSCGP procedure 70.14.01 and Pipe and fitting leak and defect repair procedure
• Develop knowledge of the Pipeline Toolbox software and its applicable tools
• Develop knowledge of SSCGP coating systems and their applications
• Manage internal corrosion probes/coupons and manage data in PCS with limited support
• Perform MIC tests and document results in PCS with limited support
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Minimum:

• Associate’s degree, related certification, or relevant work experience
• Entry-level Corrosion related work experience
• Valid driver’s license and insurability
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to make sound decisions independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead others in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred:

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