Corrosion Tech

Western Midstream; Carrizo Springs (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream in South Texas region (Carrizo Springs area) seeks a Corrosion Technician to support inspections, monitoring, and corrosion mitigation. You will collect data, perform sampling, coating inspections, and report results to help safeguard pipelines in a dynamic field environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in internal corrosion control, CP1/CP2 certifications preferred, and solid verbal skills plus basic computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in internal corrosion control
• AMPP (NACE) CP1/CP2 certification or Internal Corrosion for Pipelines certifications preferred
• Effective verbal and listening skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competent computer skills and familiarity with work-related software

Responsibilities

• Adhere to WES Core Values, policies, and safety standards
• Perform corrosion control testing, inspections, and surveys (CP, CIS, ACVG, DCVG, PCM, pipe-to-soil)
• Conduct coating inspections and corrosion monitoring activities
• Collect and analyze field samples and corrosion data (H2S, CO2, O2, MIC)
• Maintain field equipment and support corrosion testing programs
• Assist with chemical injection design, field testing, and project support
• Compile and submit field data and reports for review
• Support multiple projects while working independently or collaboratively
• Apply industry standards, PHMSA regulations, and AMPP (NACE) best practices
• Maintain OQ compliance and promote pipeline safety and damage prevention
• Adapt to changing work environments and operational needs

Skills

Corrosion monitoring

CP testing

Data analysis

Field sampling

Coating inspection

Communication skills

Education

AMPP (NACE) CP1/CP2 certification

High School Diploma

Job description

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Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We’re engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

Job Summary:

The Corrosion Technician will provide support in a range of technical and operational assignments including direct and indirect inspections, analysis, corrosion mitigation, collecting and reporting inspection data, monitoring equipment installation, cathodic protection installation, coating application, liquid and coupon sample collections, chemical treatment oversight, and special projects. Candidates will be required to have good working knowledge of corrosion monitoring and mitigation processes. This position is located in Western Midstream’s South Texas Region.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in the internal corrosion control industry
• Prefer AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1), Cathodic Protection Technician (CP 2) certification or Internal Corrosion for Pipelines (Advanced) certifications
• Effective verbal and listening skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competent computer skills including work-related software packages

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to WES Core Values, policies, and safety standards
• Perform corrosion control testing, inspections, and surveys (CP, CIS, ACVG, DCVG, PCM, pipe-to-soil)
• Conduct coating inspections and corrosion monitoring activities
• Collect and analyze field samples and corrosion data (H₂S, CO₂, O₂, MIC)
• Maintain field equipment and support corrosion testing programs
• Assist with chemical injection design, field testing, and project support
• Compile and submit field data and reports for review
• Support multiple projects while working independently or collaboratively
• Apply industry standards, PHMSA regulations, and AMPP (NACE) best practices
• Maintain OQ compliance and promote pipeline safety and damage prevention
• Adapt to changing work environments and operational needs

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications / Licenses:

• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required.

Travel Requirements:

• This percentage of travel required for this position is 0% - 10%.
• Candidate must live within 50 miles of Carrizo Springs, TX.

Work Schedule:

• The standard schedule for this position is 4/40 or 5/40 Monday – Friday.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, including safely lifting and moving equipment, climbing stairs, working around industrial equipment, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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