Technician, Corrosion

EPCO Corporate; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCO Corporate in Midland, TX is seeking a skilled Corrosion Technician to lead field corrosion prevention tasks including cathodic protection, internal and atmospheric corrosion control, coatings, linings, and materials selection. You will design, install, and maintain corrosion systems and conduct annual cathodic protection surveys.

Minimum five years in corrosion control and a NACE Corrosion Technician certification are required, with an Associates degree and higher certs preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of corrosion control experience required.
• NACE Corrosion Technician certification required.
• Associates degree with higher NACE certs and related experience preferred.
• Strong initiative and oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cathodic protection, internal and atmospheric corrosion control, coatings and linings, and materials selection for pipeline assets.
• Design, install and maintain corrosion control systems across assigned assets.
• Conduct annual cathodic protection surveys and document results.
• Perform stray current interference tests and address issues.
• Prepare records, survey results, and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance and other corrosion personnel on projects.

Skills

Corrosion control

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

NACE Corrosion Technician certification

High school diploma

Assoc. degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Corrosion monitoring software

Field testing equipment (multi-meters, electrodes)

Job description

The Corrosion Technician is responsible for all facets of field executed corrosion prevention duties including cathodic protection, internal corrosion control, atmospheric corrosion control, protective coating and linings, materials selection and design/project support. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the integrity of the pipeline system through standard industry utilized corrosion prevention techniques.
• Ensuring compliance with all Company policies and/or procedures associated with pipeline integrity/corrosion control including Operator Qualification requirements.
• Maintaining compliance with all guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies that govern pipeline corrosion control related activities.
• Designing, installing and maintaining corrosion control systems for all assigned Company assets.
• Conducting annual cathodic protection surveys and maintaining the appropriate records/documentation.
• Performing and/or coordinating bi-monthly rectifier and critical bond inspections and maintain the appropriate records/documentation.
• Performing stray current interference tests and correcting identified interference issues.
• Directing and inspecting new cathodic protection system installations.
• Performing in-depth tests and analysis of areas with pipe to soil potentials that do not meet established criteria.
• Performing pipeline-coating tests and inspecting coating applications.
• Prepare and submit, in a timely manner, records for all surveys, tests, work progress reports or other corrosion related documentation.
• Monitoring, documenting and coordinating treatment for internal corrosion.
• Performing corrosion defect assessments.
• Actively support all corrosion control related activities associated with maintenance and new construction projects.
• Assist with the preparation of job plans, negotiating contracts, budgeting and forecasting costs associated with corrosion control activities.
• Communicating and working well with local Operations and Maintenance groups and other Corrosion Prevention/Pipeline Integrity personnel and management.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years of corrosion control related experience is required.
• NACE Corrosion Technician certification is required.
• Associates of Applied Science degree with additional or higher levels of NACE certification and corrosion control related experience is preferred.
• Strong initiative and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment with strong analytical and time management skills.
• Competent knowledge in all facets of corrosion control with in depth understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), corrosion database software and associated field computers.
• Competent electrical knowledge including AC, DC and electrochemical theory.
• Competent knowledge of pipeline operations and the characteristics of products transported by pipeline.
• Able to proficiently utilize corrosion related testing equipment including, but not limited to multi-meters, reference electrodes, current interrupters, pipe and cable locators, chart recorders and data loggers.