Manager – Corrosion

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships is seeking a Corrosion Manager — Operations to lead regional corrosion teams in Midland, TX. You will supervise technicians, coordinate workloads, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while managing budgets and cross-functional projects.

The role requires strong leadership, corrosion control expertise, and experience with budgeting, reporting, and regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of corrosion control experience in the energy/pipeline industry.
• Current or previous NACE certifications in cathodic protection and internal corrosion required.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and administrative reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate daily corrosion control activities.
• Manage and schedule Corrosion Technicians’ workloads and assignments.
• Provide coaching, constructive feedback, and performance guidance.
• Monitor staffing needs and request overtime when necessary.
• Conduct weekly reporting to management.

Skills

Cathodic protection systems

ProActive

GForm

SAP

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Regulatory interaction

Education

High School Diploma required

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

ProActive

GForm

SAP

PCS

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

++Summary:++

The Corrosion Manager — Operations is responsible for overseeing all regional Corrosion Technicians and ensuring full compliance with state and federal corrosion and pipeline regulations. This role ensures adherence to company SOPs, best practices, safety standards, and budgetary requirements while supporting operational excellence, regulatory readiness, and integrity management activities.

++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

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate daily corrosion control activities.


• Manage and schedule Corrosion Technicians’ workloads and assignments.


• Provide coaching, constructive feedback, and performance guidance.


• Monitor staffing needs and request overtime when necessary.


• Conduct weekly reporting to management.

Corrosion Control & Technical Oversight

• Install, maintain, and operate cathodic protection systems.


• Collect and analyze data to support cathodic protection system design.


• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct routine corrosion control issues.


• Schedule and review bi-annual coupon pull or as needed.


• Plan, organize, and coordinate CIS, AC/VG, and DC/VG surveys.


• Review contractor and technician compliance with company standards.


• Review final CIS reports with Corrosion Technicians and management.

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation to meet company and regulatory requirements.


• Monitor and review ProActive data; verify accuracy and completeness.


• Communicate data discrepancies and corrective actions to technicians.


• Ensure GForm data is completed and entered into databases for excavations and integrity digs.


• Assist with reports and operational documentation as required.

Project & Budget Management

• Create bid packets for recoats, ground beds, and other corrosion-related projects.


• Coordinate recoat and ground bed project execution.


• Manage budget items and ensure activities remain within approved budgets.


• Coordinate quarterly meetings with technicians and chemical service providers.

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with regulatory auditors.


• Prepare for and support agency audits (e.g., RRC, PHMSA).


• Ensure compliance with all applicable corrosion, pipeline, and safety regulations.

Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate daily with direct reports regarding workload and schedules.


• Support integrity digs and pipeline excavations; attend pre-dig meetings.


• Coordinate with DTO, corrosion specialists, other operating areas, and support groups.


• Be available for emergency response and 24/7 call-out requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Operate and inspect company vehicles and equipment safely.


• Adhere to all company policies, safety programs, and Code of Conduct.


• Complete required safety training and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations.

++Requirements:++

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.


• 8+ years of corrosion control experience in the energy/pipeline industry.


• Current or previous NACE certifications in cathodic protection and internal corrosion required.


• Prior supervisory or management experience required.


• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and administrative reporting.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of cathodic protection systems and corrosion mitigation.


• Proficiency with ProActive, GForm, SAP, PCS, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to interact effectively with internal teams, contractors, and regulators.

Licenses & Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.


• Willingness to work extended hours, emergency callouts, and outages.


• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, and temporary assignments.

++Requirements:++

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.


• Minimum 8 years of corrosion control experience in the energy/pipeline industry.


• Current or previous NACE certifications in cathodic protection and internal corrosion required.


• Prior supervisory or management experience required.


• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and administrative reporting.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of cathodic protection systems and corrosion mitigation.


• Proficiency with ProActive, GForm, SAP, PCS, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to interact effectively with internal teams, contractors, and regulators.

Licenses & Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.


• Willingness to work extended hours, emergency callouts, and outages.


• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, and temporary assignments.

++Working Conditions:++

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

• Combination of office and field environments.


• Exposure to hazardous conditions including high-pressure gas, extreme weather, noise, heights, and confined spaces.


• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time).


• Occasional overnight travel required.


• Work may involve industrial environments requiring PPE.