What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Corrosion position at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline?
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.
Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
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
- 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
- Previous pipeline experience
- Corrosion training/work experience
- Knowledge of CFR 192 regulations
