Energy Transfer Equity

Corrosion Specialist

Energy Transfer Equity • $80K — $95K *
Columbus, NE 68601In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in corrosion control, pipeline integrity, or operations required.
  • Certification required: AMPP/NACE CP3 or CP2 with additional corrosion specialty certifications.
  • Expert understanding of corrosion control and integrity management regulations.
  • Proficient in designing and implementing cathodic protection systems.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in pipeline defect assessment and repair processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide corrosion monitoring and mitigation expertise to technicians and management.
  • Design and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems, including rectifiers and test points.
  • Analyze corrosion data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
  • Investigate and document corrosion control issues with actionable recommendations.
  • Train field personnel on corrosion control compliance and practices.
  • Develop and enforce departmental corrosion control procedures and training materials.
  • Assist in budgeting for operations and capital projects, from design to implementation.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Exposure to diverse corrosion management practices and technologies.
  • Potential to influence and improve departmental procedures and safety.
  • Opportunities for field-based work in varied environments.
  • Chance to lead projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Summary:

Provides technical expertise, training, qualification evaluations and continuous guidance to field corrosion technicians and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical expertise and support for external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation programs.
  • Support cathodic protection system design, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and interference mitigation, including impressed current and galvanic systems, rectifiers, test points, bonds, and anode groundbeds.
  • Review and analyze corrosion data to identify trends, deficiencies, and required corrective actions; manage remediation logs and drive deficiency resolution to closure.
  • Investigate corrosion control issues, document findings and recommendations, and support corrective action implementation.
  • Review procedures, technical practices, and field applications to identify compliance risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Train and support field personnel in corrosion control practices, procedures, and technical requirements.
  • Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with company procedures, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce departmental corrosion control procedures, policies, and training materials.
  • Evaluate the impact of corrosion programs and procedures on safety, staffing, equipment, cost, reliability, and operational performance.
  • Assist in development of O&M and capital budgets, including work scope development, cost estimating, feasibility review, and equipment selection.
  • Support capital projects, facility modifications, and new installations from design through commissioning.
  • Provide technical leadership and coordination during implementation and commissioning activities involving field operations, engineering, construction, and external vendors.


Requirements:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 10+ years of related experience in corrosion control, pipeline integrity, or pipeline operations required.
  • At minimum, the following certification are required:
    • Path 1: AMPP/NACE CP3 - Cathodic Protection Technologist and one of the following AMPP/NACE Certification:
      • Cathodic Protection Interference
      • CIP level 1
      • Internal Corrosion Level 1
    • Path 2: AMPP/NACE CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician and one of the following AMPP/NACE Certification:
      • CIP Level 2
      • Internal Corrosion Level 2
      • Direct Assessment
  • Knowledge of corrosion control and integrity management regulations.
  • Knowledge of external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation practices.
  • Experience with pipeline defect assessment and repair processes.
  • Experience providing technical support, training, and qualification evaluation for corrosion technicians.
  • Experience designing cathodic protection systems.
  • Experience using corrosion control databases, pipeline data systems, and field data collection devices.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of SOPs, engineering standards, and contractor specifications related to corrosion control.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve corrosion issues involving multiple technical and operational factors.
  • Ability to accurately document and review inspections, activities, and technical reports.
  • Ability to interpret and apply company procedures, industry codes and standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to represent the company during audits, inspections, or regulatory enforcement actions related to corrosion control activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be a self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision. Professional level position which requires a candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills and an intermediate ability working with office computer software, in addition to advanced knowledge working with corrosion field equipment.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  1. Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
  2. Working conditions may include confined spaces.
  3. 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.
  4. Walk up to 2 miles at a time and 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.
  5. Drive extensive miles daily.
  6. Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.
  7. 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.
  8. Reliable attendance at work.
  9. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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Learn more about Energy Transfer Equity
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$648 million
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+16.2%
Revenue
$38.9 billion
NASDAQ
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