Cathodic Protection Program Lead – Field Coordination & Compliance

Socket.dev; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Cathodic Protection Program Lead/Coordinator to manage and execute the Eagle Ford CP program, ensuring integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance for pipeline and facility assets.

The role interfaces with Pipeline Operations, Asset Integrity, and engineering teams, coordinating inspections, surveys, and maintenance activities with contractors, while maintaining audit-ready documentation and program dashboards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• AMPP/NACE CP1 certification required.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently throughout operating areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute cathodic protection activities for pipelines, stations, terminals, tank batteries, facilities, and associated buried process piping.
• Develop survey routes and independently collect field data; upload data to required databases and records systems.
• Coordinate field activities with Operations, Land, Production, and Integrity personnel; interface with third-party CP contractors.
• Provide monthly program performance updates to leadership; communicate status, findings, and risks.
• Ensure inspections and actions are completed per regulatory and company requirements; support audits.

Skills

Field data collection

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Bullhorn

Microsoft Office

Electronic data management systems

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Cathodic Protection Program Lead/Coordinator to manage and execute the Eagle Ford CP program, ensuring integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance for pipeline and facility assets.

The role interfaces with Pipeline Operations, Asset Integrity, and engineering teams, coordinating inspections, surveys, and maintenance activities with contractors, while maintaining audit-ready documentation and program dashboards.