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Enterprise Products · 1 day ago

Technician, Senior Corrosion

Lexington, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Enterprise Products is a leader in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior Corrosion Technician to oversee corrosion prevention duties. The role involves ensuring pipeline integrity through various corrosion control methods and compliance with industry regulations.

EnergyOil and Gas

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Preparing and submitting, in a timely manner, records for all surveys, tests, work progress reports and/or other corrosion related documentation

Monitoring, documenting and coordinating treatment for internal corrosion

Performing corrosion defect assessments

Actively supporting all corrosion control related activities associated with maintenance and new construction projects

Assisting 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

Qualification

NACE Corrosion Technician certificationCorrosion control experienceCorrosion mechanisms understandingElectrical knowledgePipeline operations knowledgeCorrosion testing equipmentAnalytical skillsComputer skillsCommunication skillsTime management skills

Required

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent is required

A minimum of 10+ years of corrosion control related experience is required

A NACE Corrosion Technician certification is required

Competent knowledge in all facets of corrosion control with in depth understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques is required

Strong initiative and excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, are required

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment with strong analytical and time management skills is required

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), corrosion database software and associated field computers are required

Ability 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 is required

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time is required

Preferred

A minimum of an Associates of Applied Science degree, with additional or higher levels of NACE certification and corrosion control related experience, is preferred

Competent electrical knowledge including AC, DC and electrochemical theory is preferred

Competent knowledge of pipeline operations and the characteristics of products transported by pipeline are preferred