Cathodic Protection (CP) Program Coordinator

Airswift; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Cathodic Protection Program Coordinator for a 12-month assignment in Kenedy, TX. The role focuses on corrosion control, regulatory compliance, field execution, and pipeline integrity tasks.

You will plan inspections, coordinate maintenance, oversee contractors, and document activities across assets. Travel within the operating area is expected; a strong background in cathodic protection and PHMSA-regulated systems is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in related field operations.
• Experience with PHMSA-regulated pipeline systems.
• Experience coordinating rectifier maintenance and field surveys.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cathodic protection surveys and tests.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of rectifiers and ground beds.
• Oversee contractors and field activities.
• Document inspections and regulatory records.

Skills

Cathodic protection execution

Field data collection

Documentation & records

Stakeholder coordination

Remote field work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Cathodic Protection - Program Coordinator Duration: 12 months Schedule: 9/80 Location: Kenedy, TX This opportunity supports cathodic protection activities across pipeline and facility assets, with a strong focus on corrosion control, regulatory compliance, and field execution. The role offers involvement in planning, inspections, maintenance coordination, contractor oversight, and technical documentation within a pipeline integrity environment. This position is well suited to candidates with hands-on experience in cathodic protection systems, PHMSA-regulated assets, and field data collection.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, corrosion control, or related field operations.
• Experience performing work on PHMSA-regulated liquid and gas pipeline systems.
• Demonstrated experience with cathodic protection surveys, rectifier inspections, and field data collection.
• Experience coordinating maintenance and repair activities for rectifiers, ground beds, anodes, test stations, bonds, and isolation devices.
• Experience supporting inspections, surveys, maintenance activities, and regulatory documentation across pipeline and facility assets.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of cathodic protection programme execution, including annual surveys, close interval surveys, interference testing, isolation testing, and system performance monitoring.
• Ability to develop work plans, survey schedules, survey routes, and collect field data independently in remote field environments.
• Strong documentation and records management capability, including maintaining accurate inspection results, maintenance records, and corrective action records within approved databases.
• Ability to coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, integrity personnel, and third-party service providers to deliver field activities safely and on schedule.
• Strong organisational, communication, and reporting skills, including preparation of programme updates, compliance reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic data management systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently throughout operating areas. Must be local, within 70 miles from Kenedy.

Required Certifications

• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP1) certification (Required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree.
• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2 or higher) certification (Preferred).
• AMPP/NACE Corrosion Technician certification (Preferred).
• Experience with CIS surveys, DCVG, ACVG, interference testing, and troubleshooting impressed current systems.
• Experience with GIS, mobile data collection applications, and integrity management systems.
• Knowledge of underground piping, facility corrosion programmes, and integrity management processes.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.