Corrosion Technician
Tallgrass
- Douglas, WY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
- Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance, cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes, and internal corrosion control facilities.
- Monitor the condition of the pipeline through pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspection, examination of coupons, data from in-line tools, etc.
- Monitor electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts.
- Conduct various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities.
- Lead efforts to design and implement effective long-term cathodic protection systems. Prepare drawings, job specifications, and contract bid documents.
- Assist E&C and Engineering personnel with the evaluation/development/implementation and maintenance of facility grounding systems.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete and prioritize work assignments with minimal daily supervision.
- Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
- Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
- Oversee the construction and/or work activities performed by third parties.
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
- Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical field or a related discipline or direct work experience in pipeline system operations may be considered a substitute for a degree.
- Understand and operate all corrosion-related instrumentation.
- Good record of safe work practices.
- Working knowledge of environmental and safety aspects of coating projects.
- Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure access equipment.
- Ability to estimate the installation, operating, and maintenance expenses associated with corrosion systems.
- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on the qualifications, experience, and skillsets of the successful candidate.
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
- Working with and around industrial hazards.
- Frequent travel, sometimes overnight, may be required.
- Occasional overtime may be required.
- Living environs will be relevant to the work location to address call-outs and emergency response.
- May be required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- NACE certification
- Experience in all phases of corrosion control and pipeline integrity as described in the Job Responsibilities.
- Experience with CPDM and RSTRENG
- Previous working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion related portions of NEC, and NACE standards.
- Prior knowledge of company policies and DOT regulations.
- Knowledge and experience with safe handling practices of products (gas and liquids).
- 3 years experience in the pipeline industry or related field.
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