Apply on Employer Site

Plains All American · 20 hours ago

Corrosion Technician

Gardendale, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids. The Corrosion Technician role involves inspecting, maintaining, and designing cathodic protection systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

EnergyLogisticsOil and GasTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Works under task-oriented supervision for most activities

Conducts scheduled cathodic protection (CP) surveys of pipelines, breakout tanks, and facilities in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT)

Reads all rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds, pipelines, and casing test points on an annual basis and takes quarterly reading of all rectifiers and control points

Install and maintain rectifiers, bonds, test points, and galvanic anode systems

Computerizes all data and provides reports to the Corrosion Supervisor

Maintains records such as annual level of protection, quarterly readings, and rectifier logbooks, test station (ETS) alignments, etc

Conducts interface tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects

Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others; follows direction to consult with others on specific work activities

Responsible to complete other related duties that may be assigned based on operational requirements and priorities

Develops skills by performing structured work assignments

Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures

Accountable to inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses

Assists with any other pipeline / terminal related duties as assigned

Qualification

AMPP CP Tester #1 CertificationPipeline system operationsCathodic protection systemsTechnical drawings interpretationMicrosoft ExcelSafety regulations knowledgeBasic mathComputer skillsTeamworkCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math

Must be working toward AMPP CP Tester #1 Certification and obtain within 2 years

Has general knowledge or related training / experience in pipeline system operations

Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, technical drawings, and technical schematics

Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and use of: half-cells, UT equipment, cadweld processes, coating evaluations/applications equipment, CPDM, GPS, data loggers, pipe locators, current interrupters and related testing/diagnostic and pipe protection equipment and processes

Must have good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications

Must be familiar with PHMSA and OSHA regulations as well as Plains' operating procedures

Must have an outstanding safety record

Ability to successfully complete basic corrosion training; Rectifier School; and Basic Coatings and Linings

Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, mandatory safety training, and other related training as assigned

Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Some travel will be required within the U.S

Valid drivers' license with a clean abstract

Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment