What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrosion Technician, Level 1-4 position at Kinder Morgan?
Position Description
Primary Purpose : The primary purpose of the Corrosion Technician is to operate and maintain the cathodic protection facilities through planning and implementation of corrosion control activities for pipelines and storage facilities, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Corrosion Technician must also ensure compliance with company policies, procedures as well as federal and state regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control (external / internal) and pipeline integrity
- Cathodic protection includes recording annual pipe-to-soil readings, rectifier readings, bond readings, road casing status, insulated effectiveness with the Allegro. Analyze and make recommendation on data collected.
- Troubleshooting rectifier units, remote monitoring, performing interference testing, designing, overseeing installation, and performing as-built drawings for needed cathodic facilities.
- Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes on gathering systems, mainlines, and storage field.
- Supervise contractor on new rectifier / groundbed installations and complete job data book.
- Supervise contractor on Close Interval Survey(s) and analyze data collected. Develop action / closure plan.
- Monitor the condition of the pipeline through pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspection, examination of coupons, data from in-line tools, etc.
- Conduct various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities.
- Perform atmospheric inspections and document findings on the PCS-CPDM. Prepare any mitigation plan.
- Internal corrosion responsibilities include installing coupons, collecting samples, evaluating results, and make any necessary changes required to internal corrosion control program.
- Document all related work associated with performing and maintaining regulatory compliance and operating and maintenance procedures.
- Prepares drawings, job specifications and contract bid documents
- Prepare and present the corrosion data for the external and internal annual corrosion review.
- Prepare and participate in federal inspections.
- Inspect 3rd party construction / work activities
- Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself
- Assist in preparing the O&M / Capital Budget for corrosion control.
- Respond to / address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours.
- Will be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- Other duties as assigned
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets
Position Requirements
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Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities : Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position :
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
