Corrosion Technician

Energy Transfer; Watford City (ND); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Energy Transfer is seeking a skilled corrosion technician to apply cathodic protection knowledge across gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. You will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on assigned equipment, while ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on field work, ability to read maps and as-builts, and collaboration with other technicians. A strong safety mindset and willingness to travel or respond to call-outs is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license required.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Ability to train other technicians and sign off on qualifications.

Aufgaben

• Design, install, operate, inspect and maintain cathodic protection systems within pipeline segments, stations or plants in a reliable and compliant manner.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Investigate and analyze corrosion conditions for existing and proposed facilities.
• Generate and maintain reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation and annual corrosion control.
• Read and interpret pipeline maps, as-builts and PLDs; ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Participate in PHMSA/state audits and support the safety program.

Kenntnisse

Training ability

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Applied Science - Corrosion Technology

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Energy Transfer , recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers , is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy . We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where w e have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

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

This position will apply corrosion knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, facilities, systems and associated devices contained within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

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 PLDs
• 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
• Insure 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 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

• 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 call-outs 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