What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Corrosion position at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.?
Overview
The Corrosion Technician is responsible for the basic-level installation, monitoring, maintenance of corrosion mitigation systems, related auxiliary facilities, and equipment in a designated area of a natural gas system. This position uses close technical support and supervisory guidance to perform its responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Become familiar with SSCGP policies, procedures, and O&M manual
- Become familiar with CFR 192 subsection I
- Interact with all levels of operations personnel and accept assigned responsibilities
- Maintain positive and ethical relationships with customers, consultants, vendors, and others
- Provide guidance and training to less-experienced personnel
- Design, install, monitor, test, and repair cathodic protection facilities (anode ground beds, rectifiers, remote monitors, and other corrosion mitigation systems)
- Develop knowledge of various above ground surveys (close-interval surveys, DCVG, ACVG, Hot Spot, interference testing, Stray Current AC)
- Perform pipeline corrosion surveys (pipe-to-soil, atmospheric, bond, casings, and rectifier) and maintains records for appropriate Company and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrate competency in operating test equipment to identify cathodic protection facility problems and remediate as required
- Develop knowledge of natural gas properties and proper handling procedures associated
- Possess qualifications for Common Covered Tasks as deemed necessary by Corrosion Management
- Inspect exposed pipe per procedure for coating and pipe conditions and document on related forms
- Assist qualified personnel on validation digs to become familiar with the process
- Develop knowledge of SSCGP procedure 70.14.01 and Pipe and fitting leak and defect repair procedure
- Develop knowledge of the Pipeline Toolbox software and its applicable tools
- Develop knowledge of SSCGP coating systems and their applications
- Manage internal corrosion probes/coupons and manage data in PCS with limited support
- Perform MIC tests and document results in PCS with limited support
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Associate’s degree, related certification, or relevant work experience
- Entry-level Corrosion related work experience
- Valid driver’s license and insurability
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to make sound decisions independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead others in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred:
- Previous pipeline experience
- Corrosion training/work experience
- Knowledge of CFR 192 regulations
