Corrosion Engineer
1 Days Old
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Summary:
The Corrosion Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager of Corrosion Services. This position involves diverse involvement in all corrosion control related aspects of the company's business. This position requires travel to field locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining compliance and asset integrity related to corrosion control for 30+ facilities, including
- Setting corrosion control inspection schedules
- Overseeing contractor field inspections
- Reviewing contractor reports and recommendations
- Troubleshooting cathodic protection systems
- Oversee cathodic protection equipment installations
- Design and specify new impressed current cathodic protection systems including above-ground storage tank bottom systems
- Provides technical support for Corrosion Managers, Corrosion Specialists, Corrosion Technicians, Corrosion Engineers, Engineering/Construction/Project Managers, and Operations with corrosion control technical guidance/training, pipeline assessments, evaluation, corrosion control designs and repair methods
- Evaluates corrosion control related data and performance metrics, maintains reports and monitoring of key performance indicators
- Assists in the management of Company Corrosion Control Procedures and Specifications covering internal, external, design, mitigation, compliance, and defect evaluations
- Assists with communication and management of PHMSA and other state/local regulatory interactions and related activities
- Keep up to date on latest proposed federal pipeline regulations and recommend changes to company operating practices and programs
The following reflect common duties performed by the Corrosion Engineer:
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to Corrosion Services, Operations and Engineering for the design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the Company's corrosion control/cathodic protection assets
- Has advanced qualifications and experience in the following subjects and/or tasks related to the corrosion control field:
- corrosion control regulations
- integrity management regulations
- external/internal/atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation procedures and processes
- assessment and repair of pipeline defects
- technical support, training and qualification/evaluation of corrosion personnel
- design of cathodic protection systems
- working knowledge of corrosion control databases and field data collection devices
- corrosion and pipeline data management and integration
- specifications for contract corrosion control services
- Procedures, Engineering Standards, and Best Practices related to corrosion control practices
- Ability to consistently analyze and resolve corrosion control issues involving multiple components, personnel, and operations
- Knowledge, skill and ability to document activities and inspections as well as review same to discern issues with accuracy of data and information contained in reports prepared by others
- Knowledge, skill and ability to interpret and apply the Company procedures with an appreciation of underlying industry codes and standards and government regulations.
- Knowledge, skill and ability to defend the Company technical and procedural positions related to corrosion control activities and represent the Company in an agency audit, inspection, or enforcement action.
- Specific responsibilities related to the support and QA/QC of work done by corrosion personnel include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide technical support related to external corrosion control monitoring and mitigation with in-depth knowledge of rectifiers, test points, bonds, close interval survey, current demand, etc.
- Cathodic protection system design and installation to include impressed current and galvanic anode systems; deep and shallow anode groundbeds
- Cathodic protection testing to include interference testing and mitigation
- Provide technical support related to atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation to include coating inspections, coating failure investigations and re-coating/painting specifications, management and oversight of application
- Provide technical support related to internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation
- Assists in the development of the annual O&M and capital budgets. This involves providing input on maintenance work scopes, reviewing or developing cost estimates, analyzing the feasibility of proposed solutions and suggesting innovative alternatives, and ensuring the equipment specified is state-of-the-art and best fulfills the intended purpose. Assists in the preparation of capital budget projects and supports the projects through approval to completion.
- Develops, supports and enforces the department technical policies and procedures that are used to maintain and operate the pipeline systems. Identifies potential problems with company procedures written to comply with state and federal regulations and department technical policies and practices
- Monitors field activities for compliance with procedures through daily contact, reports, summaries and periodic inspections
- Evaluates how procedures impact field manpower, employee safety, materials, equipment and expenses in order to meet minimum requirements and the desired level of reliability and performance
- Is able to design and develop training materials that instruct and verify the knowledge of area technical personnel. Shares this material across the Company and participates as an instructor. Provides this material in a way that supports and satisfies the requirements of the Operator Qualification Program.
- Participates in new facility design and commissioning. Assists in the preparation of designs for facility modifications and incorporation of new equipment. Is able to facilitate installation including modifications to designs to meet functional requirements. Is able to coordinate and provide leadership in the commissioning of significant facilities involving multiple groups including vendors, suppliers, engineering design and construction, Company technical and Ops personnel.
- Will be required to travel approximately 50%.
Requirements:
•BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Petroleum engineering with 3-6 years' experience in corrosion prevention and control programs for hazardous liquid and/or gas transmission and plant assets.
•NACE CP 2, NACE Corrosion Technologist, or higher certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
The position requires a candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills. A highly developed ability with PC's and office computer software is required.
Must be a self-starter and self-motivator, with the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision.
oPHMSA and State Code requirements and compliance
odesign and maintenance of above-ground storage tank bottom cathodic protection systems
opaint and coatings systems inspection, selection and repair
opipeline integrity corrosion control issues
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions.
- Working conditions may include confined spaces.
- Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet.
- Occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs with or without assistance.
- Walk up to 2 miles at a time, be able to enter above-ground storage tanks through manways that are 24 inches or larger, and climb stairways on up to 15 above-ground storage tanks (50' tall) in one day.
- Drive extensive miles daily.
- Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Reliable attendance at work.
- Subject to occasional call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Location:
- Newtown Square