Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer; Montezuma (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Indiana seeks a skilled technician to design, install and maintain cathodic protection systems across pipelines, compressor stations and facilities. You will conduct surveys, tests and documentation to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency with MS Office. You will train other technicians and participate in safety audits, with occasional travel to field sites within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license in the state of residence is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite products.
• Ability to train other technicians and/or sign off on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, operate, inspect and maintain cathodic protection systems.
• Maintain regulatory task documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Investigate corrosive conditions and ensure cathodic protection for pipelines, stations or facilities.
• Perform surveys, readings and soil/pipeline related tests; document results.
• Evaluate coating conditions and conduct strength calculations as needed.
• Understand internal corrosion and related mitigation measures; perform sampling and testing.
• Design cathodic protection systems including current requirements and soil tests.
• Generate and maintain reports on rectifiers, bonds and isolation.
• Install and service rectifiers, anodes, cables and test stations; assess stray currents.
• Read maps, as-builts, PLDs; ensure safety equipment is used.
• Maintain safe work areas and participate in safety programs and audits.
• Travel occasionally; reside within 50 miles of reporting location.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).

Skills

Driver's license

MS Office

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Under general direction, provide for design, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of the cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system, compressor stations or plant facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Investigates and analyzes corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities
• Responsible for corrosion control and associated compliance of cathodically protected pipelines, compressor stations or plant facilities, and other buried, submerged, or above ground facilities
• Proactively conduct pipe-to-soil potential surveys, casing-to-soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe-to-soil readings and all other structures under cathodic protection on a frequency as stated in SOPs or meet regulatory requirements and document in the corrosion database or other forms, records or reports
• Evaluate protective coating condition including internal, external and atmospheric systems and make repairs as needed, evaluate pipe anomalies and perform remaining strength calculations in accordance with established procedures
• Have an understanding of pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures including treatment and testing, collection of samples, bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and C02 testing and analysis, and perform chemical requirement calculations
• Perform cathodic protection design including current requirement calculations and soil resistivity testing
• Generate and maintain the reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation and annual corrosion control reports
• Install, maintain and repair rectifiers, anodes systems, cables, bonds, test stations and perform ground bed efficiency calculations
• Evaluate the effects of stray currents from other sources (i.e., traction systems, coal mines, AC transmission lines, etc.) and take the necessary action(s) to mitigate their effect on Energy Transfer facilities
• Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and PLD’s
• Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (arc flash protective PPE, respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)
• Must display workmanship consistent with Partnership SOPs industry standards, partnership work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches
• Ensure facilities, grounds, and work areas are maintained in a safe, orderly, and functional manner
• Communicate with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable
• Ability to train others in discipline job tasks and to confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others as an evaluator for partnership skill qualification program dependent upon position level
• Actively participate in PHMSA or State regulatory audits
• Actively participate in partnership safety program and initiatives
• Inspect crew welds on full wrap and pumpkins for acetylene welds and surface pitting that is discovered during corrosion activities such as pipeline recoats and exposure repair
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Skills

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications

• Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite products
• Ability to train other technicians and/or sign off on qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science – Corrosion Technology
• NACE Corrosion Technician or Corrosion Technologist Certification
• NACE CP level II
• Welding school qualifications for inspection of welds

Working Conditions and Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Working conditions may include confined spaces
• Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
• Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Reliable attendance at work
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Self-motivated, shows initiative, and demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Must be a good communicator, planner and display good work ethic.
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles for the reporting location.

Primary Location

United States-Indiana-MONTEZUMA

Work Locations

Montezuma IN (100000053) 2623 N 600 W Montezuma 47862

Job

Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Aug 12, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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