Corrosion Technician I

The Corrosion Technician I role is responsible to inspect, maintain, and design cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.  

This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.  This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response. 
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under task-oriented supervision for most activities.

• Conducts scheduled cathodic protection (CP) surveys of pipelines in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT).

• Reads all rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds, pipelines, and casing test points on an annual basis and takes quarterly reading of all rectifiers and control points.

• Responsible for chemical treatments and reads all internal corrosion monitoring devices bi-annually.

• Computerizes all data and provides reports to the Corrosion Supervisor.

• Maintains records such as annual level of protection, quarterly readings, and rectifier logbooks, test station (ETS) alignments, etc.

• Conducts interface tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects.

• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others; follows direction to consult with others on specific work activities.

• Responsible to complete other related duties that may be assigned based on operational requirements and priorities.

• Develops skills by performing structured work assignments.

• Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures.

• Accountable to inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses.

• Assists with any other pipeline / terminal related duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math.

• Must be working toward NACE CP Tester #1 Certification and obtain within 2 years.

• Has general knowledge or related training / experience in pipeline system operations.

• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, technical drawings, and technical schematics.

• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and use of: half-cells, UT equipment, cadweld processes, coating evaluations/applications equipment, CPDM, GPS, data loggers, pipe locators, current interrupters and related testing/diagnostic and pipe protection equipment and processes.

• Must have good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications.

• Must be familiar with PHMSA and OSHA regulations as well as Plains’ operating procedures.

• Must have an outstanding safety record.

• Ability to successfully complete basic corrosion training; Rectifier School; and Basic Coatings and Linings.

• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, mandatory safety training, and other related training as assigned.

• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country. 

• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.