Corrosion Specialist

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Sarnia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corrosion Specialist to join their Operations team. This role focuses on ensuring effective management of cathodic protection systems, coordinating maintenance activities, and fostering stakeholder relationships. With a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, the company offers a supportive work environment where employees are rewarded for their hard work. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, bringing expertise in pipeline maintenance and corrosion management. If you are looking for a rewarding career that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Competitive Compensation

Sustainability and ESG Initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with cathodic protection systems and pipeline maintenance.
• Post-secondary engineering degree or diploma with AMPP/NACE certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cathodic protection surveys and manage rectifier installations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and promote safety culture.

Skills

Cathodic Protection Systems

Pipeline Maintenance

Electrical Testing Equipment

Database Systems

Technical Document Interpretation

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary Engineering Degree

Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

PCS

CMMS Systems (Maximo, SAP)

Job description

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing, and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas, and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by a strong leadership team and dedicated employees, along with expertise in marketing, logistics, and assets, PMC is well-positioned to offer flexible, value-added services to our customers both now and in the future.

Our Operations department comprises professionals committed to conducting business safely and securely, ensuring the safety of the public, employees, contractors, assets, and the environment. We prioritize consistent, safe, and right-way operations every time.

Plains Midstream Canada has a career opportunity for a Corrosion Specialist within the Operations team. This role interfaces between Maintenance and Field Operations to ensure cathodic protection systems and equipment management activities are planned, coordinated, and executed effectively.

Reporting to the Area Manager, we seek a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, confident in program execution while managing stakeholder needs and constraints.

We offer a top-tier benefits plan for employees and eligible dependents, with eligibility starting on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as an intermediary between the corporate corrosion group and field operations personnel.
2. Coordinate cathodic protection (CP) surveys of pipelines, tanks, and facilities, including annual surveys, resource arrangements, and rectifier inspections.
3. Plan and oversee field maintenance and remediation of CP deficiencies.
4. Manage rectifier/ground-bed installations and monitor existing facilities.
5. Review and analyze pipe surface inspection data.
6. Address interference issues with other pipeline companies.
7. Ensure CP data is uploaded into the designated system and generate reports for the Corrosion Supervisor.
8. Coordinate chemical injection programs and monitor corrosion devices.
9. Develop and maintain a 10-year budget and execution plan.
10. Manage third-party contractors, ensuring adherence to budgets and protocols.
11. Handle project management for corrosion capital maintenance work.
12. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
13. Provide corrosion expertise and support to other teams.
14. Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary engineering degree or Engineering Technology Diploma with AMPP/NACE CP Level 1 or 2 certification.
2. Minimum 7 years of experience with cathodic protection systems and pipeline maintenance.
3. Journeyman electrician certification is an asset but not required.
4. Knowledge of electrical testing equipment and multi-meters.
5. Strong computer skills; familiarity with database systems like PCS, CMMS systems such as Maximo or SAP.
6. Ability to interpret technical documents and data.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Organized with proficient record-keeping skills.
9. Problem-solving ability and deadline management.
10. Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
11. Reliable, safety-conscious, with a valid driver’s license and clean abstract.
12. Willingness to travel up to 35% within the district.
13. Background and reference checks, compliance with drug and alcohol policies, and safety training completion required.
14. Reside within 120 km of the assigned field office.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, safety, and happiness. We are committed to sustainability and ESG initiatives. For more info, visit our Sustainability page.

Salary details from job boards do not reflect Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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About Us

Our vision is to become the premier crude oil and NGL transportation and marketing company in the US and Canada, providing top-tier services and delivering superior stakeholder returns.

Our team is analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We are guided by core values including:

Safety and Environmental Stewardship: Conduct operations safely and responsibly.

Ethics and Integrity: Act honestly, obey laws, and uphold high ethical standards.

Accountability: Be accountable to each other, stakeholders, and communities.

Respect and Fairness: Treat everyone fairly and with respect.