Corrosion Technician
Kinder Morgan · Tucson, Phoenix
What We Are Looking For- The primary purpose of the Corrosion Technician is to operate and maintain the cathodic protection (CP) facilities through planning and implementation of corrosion control and pipeline integrity activities for pipelines, terminals, and other facilities including design, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Corrosion Technician must also ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures mandated by Office of Pipeline safety and other state agencies.
What You Will Do
- Possess knowledge in internal corrosion control.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal corrosion chemical program, including extraction and insertion corrosion coupons.
- Knowledge on adjustments of chemical injection pumps. Schedule swabs runs and determine the amount of chemical required.
- Monitoring product downtime and flow velocities
- Bacterial analysis and compositional water analysis
- Design, install, operate and maintain rectifiers and ground beds for cathodic protection.
- Maintain rectifiers which protect pipeline and tanks externally with impressed current.
- Maintain a sacrificial anode system.
- Manage contractor crews for corrosion projects; (coating pipelines, tanks and installing various CP systems).
- Supervise and/or conduct CIS/Depolarization surveys and analyze data. Follow analysis of data with remedial actions needed.
- Conduct coating/inspections and repairs on pipelines and tanks.
- Use ultrasonic thickness testing equipment to determine metal integrity on piping and tanks.
- Locate submerged lines with line finder.
- Repair printed circuit boards, alarm modules, and rectifier stacks.
- Installation and maintenance of CP test stations, pipeline signs, and aerial markers.
- Troubleshoot, identify, and repair buried negatives cables.
- Supervise contractor crews on new ground bed installations and complete required documentation.
- Annual/Periodic surveys following NACE/DOT criteria to insure proper CP protection.
- Proficient in AC corrosion control, mitigation, monitoring and evaluation of data.
- Assist management in planning future budget needs for CP improvements.
- Assist with all regulatory inspections.
- Maintain Operator Qualifications (OQ).
- Utilize company systems and applications for tracking and documenting inspections.
- Complete special projects and annual objectives as assigned.
- Maintain a regular and dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.
What You Need
Education:
Experience, Specific Knowledge, Certification, & Licenses:
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Working Conditions:
Position subject to 24-hour call-out. Certification, licenses, registrations:
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans. Kinder Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local class. This position's office location can be Phoenix, AZ, or Tucson, AZ
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Why Join Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.
- Possess knowledge in internal corrosion control.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal corrosion chemical program, including extraction and insertion corrosion coupons.
- Knowledge on adjustments of chemical injection pumps. Schedule swabs runs and determine the amount of chemical required.
- Monitoring product downtime and flow velocities
- Bacterial analysis and compositional water analysis
- Design, install, operate and maintain rectifiers and ground beds for cathodic protection.
- Maintain rectifiers which protect pipeline and tanks externally with impressed current.
- Maintain a sacrificial anode system.
- Manage contractor crews for corrosion projects; (coating pipelines, tanks and installing various CP systems).
- Supervise and/or conduct CIS/Depolarization surveys and analyze data. Follow analysis of data with remedial actions needed.
- Conduct coating/inspections and repairs on pipelines and tanks.
- Use ultrasonic thickness testing equipment to determine metal integrity on piping and tanks.
- Locate submerged lines with line finder.
- Repair printed circuit boards, alarm modules, and rectifier stacks.
- Installation and maintenance of CP test stations, pipeline signs, and aerial markers.
- Troubleshoot, identify, and repair buried negatives cables.
- Supervise contractor crews on new ground bed installations and complete required documentation.
- Annual/Periodic surveys following NACE/DOT criteria to insure proper CP protection.
- Proficient in AC corrosion control, mitigation, monitoring and evaluation of data.
- Assist management in planning future budget needs for CP improvements.
- Assist with all regulatory inspections.
- Maintain Operator Qualifications (OQ).
- Utilize company systems and applications for tracking and documenting inspections.
- Complete special projects and annual objectives as assigned.
- Maintain a regular and dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.
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