Corrosion Technician – Cathodic Protection Specialist

Energy Transfer LP; Weatherford (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP seeks a corrosion-focused technician to repair, install, and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems across gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. You will analyze corrosion conditions, perform surveys, and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA and company SOPs while maintaining documentation in corrosion databases.

The role requires field work, adherence to safety practices, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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)

Skills

Cathodic protection

Corrosion analysis

Pipeline maintenance

Regulatory compliance

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Applied Science - Corrosion Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Energy Transfer LP seeks a corrosion-focused technician to repair, install, and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems across gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. You will analyze corrosion conditions, perform surveys, and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA and company SOPs while maintaining documentation in corrosion databases.

The role requires field work, adherence to safety practices, and the ability to train others.