Kinder Morgan

CORROSION MANAGER (WHARTON, TX)

Kinder Morgan • $90K — $130K *
Wharton, TX 77488In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or ten years of equivalent corrosion-related experience.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Working knowledge of PHMSA, NACE, and OSHA regulations related to corrosion control.
  • Strong understanding of pipeline integrity, cathodic protection systems, and coatings.
  • Experience in the natural gas industry, including high-pressure systems and corrosion mitigation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Corrosion Technical Team to ensure pipeline integrity and reliability.
  • Implement and enforce corrosion control policies and standards.
  • Recommend updates to guidelines for regulatory and operational compliance.
  • Set objectives for corrosion-related budgets and review forecasts.
  • Oversee contractor activities for corrosion surveys and remediation.
  • Adjust project priorities to ensure efficient completion of work.
  • Develop corrosion control plans aligned with reliability strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a critical industry ensuring public safety.
  • Access to continuous professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction.
  • Involvement in decision-making processes affecting company assets.
  • Flexible working conditions including outdoor work and some travel.
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

Manage the safe, cost-effective, and reliable corrosion control program for the assigned pipeline assets. Oversee planning, execution, and continuous improvement of corrosion prevention and mitigation strategies across all facilities and personnel within the division, including oversight of the annual corrosion control budget.

Ensure assigned assets maintain compliance with all applicable corrosion-related regulations and standards. Areas of responsibility include Division 11, 16, and 5 within the Central Region Texas assets, with personnel reporting throughout the region. The work location for this position will be based in Wharton, TX.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Corrosion Technical Team supporting the integrity and reliability of pipeline facilities.
  • Ensure implementation and enforcement of company corrosion control policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Recommend updates to corrosion-related guidelines and procedures to meet regulatory and operational goals.
  • Set objectives for corrosion-related operating and capital budgets and review monthly forecasts.
  • Oversee contractor activities related to corrosion surveys, remediation, and installations to protect company assets.
  • Review progress and adjust priorities and schedules to ensure timely and efficient completion of corrosion-related work.
  • Participate in staff selection, promotions, salary reviews, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
  • Develop short- and long-term corrosion control plans and goals aligned with Division 11's reliability strategy.
  • Stay current on industry developments, technologies, and regulatory changes related to corrosion.
  • Coordinate corrosion program activities with other departments, regulatory agencies, and customers.
  • Ensure compliance with PHMSA, EPA, and other applicable regulations affecting corrosion control.
  • Support security and safety measures related to corrosion monitoring and mitigation systems.
  • Collaborate on design and construction of new facilities and upgrades with corrosion control considerations.
  • Interact with customers and stakeholders to coordinate corrosion-related activities.
  • Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns related to corrosion.
  • Oversee pipeline integrity assessments, cathodic protection systems, and coating inspections.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What You Need

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or ten years of equivalent corrosion-related experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.

Experience, Skills, & Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of PHMSA, NACE, and OSHA regulations related to corrosion control to include both internal and external.
  • Strong understanding of pipeline integrity, cathodic protection systems, coatings, and corrosion monitoring technologies.
  • Ability to implement projects that improve asset reliability and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
  • Experience outlining project requirements and monitoring progress to ensure objectives are met.
  • Intermediate computer skills (MS Office, corrosion modeling software, and company systems).
  • Strong analytical and math skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective personnel management and delegation skills.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to safety and active participation in safety programs.
  • Understanding of corporate policies and how they relate to corrosion and integrity operations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize daily work.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb ladders and stairwells, and communicate effectively.
  • Must participate in callouts and emergencies after regular business hours.
  • Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available during working and non-working hours.
  • Periodic travel required based on pipeline system and operational needs.
  • Familiarity with company procedures and government regulations relevant to corrosion and integrity.
  • Experience in natural gas industry corrosion control, coatings, cathodic protection, and inspection technologies.
  • Understanding of gas processing fundamentals and corrosion risks.
  • Experience with high-pressure systems and corrosion mitigation in compressor stations and pipelines.
  • Supervisory experience and strong leadership, communication, and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead toward operational excellence.

Competencies, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Intermediate computer skills (MS Office, corrosion modeling software, and company systems).
  • Strong analytical and math skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective personnel management and delegation skills.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to safety and active participation in safety programs.
  • Understanding of corporate policies and how they relate to corrosion and integrity operations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize daily work.

Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb ladders and stairwells, and communicate effectively.
  • Must participate in callouts and emergencies after regular business hours.
  • Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available during working and non-working hours.
  • Periodic travel required based on pipeline system and operational needs.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with company procedures and government regulations relevant to corrosion and integrity.
  • Experience in natural gas industry corrosion control, coatings, cathodic protection, and inspection technologies.
  • Understanding of gas processing fundamentals and corrosion risks.
  • Experience with high-pressure systems and corrosion mitigation in compressor stations and pipelines.
  • Supervisory experience and strong leadership, communication, and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead toward operational excellence.

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
* Ladders Estimates

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