Field Corrosion Technician — Cathodic Protection

Socket.dev; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan seeks a Corrosion Technician to support cathodic protection and corrosion prevention across pipelines and facilities. The role emphasizes safe operations, regulatory compliance, and field project execution.

Ideal candidates have NACE certification, 5+ years in pipeline operations, and proficiency with PCS/CPDM software and MS Office. Willingness to travel and work outdoors in varied weather is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pipeline or related operations.
• NACE Corrosion Technician or Corrosion Technologist Certification.
• Internal corrosion knowledge is required.
• Proficiency with PCS/CPDM software applications and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge in internal corrosion control measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal corrosion chemical program, including extraction and insertion corrosion coupons.
• Knowledge of adjustments of chemical injection pumps. Schedule swab runs and determines the amount of chemical required.
• Monitoring product downtimes and flow velocities
• Bacterial analysis and compositional water analysis
• Perform interrupted Annual and Periodic surveys, conduct proper interruption cycles, verify polarity and maintain half-cells.
• Adhere to NACE Standards to ensure proper CP protection.
• Bi-monthly rectifier inspections, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairs, proper tap settings of (Volt/Amp)

Skills

Corrosion monitoring

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical aptitude

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

NACE Corrosion Certification

Tools

PCS/CPDM software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Kinder Morgan seeks a Corrosion Technician to support cathodic protection and corrosion prevention across pipelines and facilities. The role emphasizes safe operations, regulatory compliance, and field project execution.

Ideal candidates have NACE certification, 5+ years in pipeline operations, and proficiency with PCS/CPDM software and MS Office. Willingness to travel and work outdoors in varied weather is required.