Corrosion Technician

This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment. This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response. #Plains

Job 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.

Knowledge Skills and Experience 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 Companys 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. Those applicants residing on the west side of San Antonio would qualify.