Corrosion Technician - Flagstaff
Company: Kinder Morgan
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
Position Description
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies
in North America. Join our team and help shape the present and
future of North America's energy infrastructure with a career at
Kinder Morgan.
As a Corrosion Technician you will provide a high level of
technical support on a regional or system basis relating to
corrosion control and pipeline integrity. Essential duties and
responsibilities:
- Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and
pipeline integrity.
- Design, install, operate, and maintain 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.
- Conduct internal and external specialized corrosion tests on
steel structures.
- 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.
- Identify, report and correct safety and environmental
concerns.
- Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
- Oversee the construction and/or work activities performed by
3rd 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent of.
- Associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent skills and
experience.Specific knowledge:
- 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 complete work assignments with minimal supervision
in an acceptable time frame.
- Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure
access equipment.
- Ability to estimate installation, operating and maintenance
expenses associated with corrosion systems. Certifications,
licenses, registrations:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving
record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
- Will be required to obtain and maintain all company and
regulatory required Operator Qualifications. Competencies, skills,
and abilities:
- Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office and various
operation systems/software).
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, fractions, decimals).
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from
supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules (shift work and
overtime as needed), focus attention on details and follow work
rules.
- Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision
in an acceptable time frame.
- Detail-oriented.
- Customer focused.Physical demands that must be met with or
without accommodation:
- Lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb
stairs/ladders.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use
such as simple grasp and twisting motion included.Working
conditions:
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular
business hours.
- Must have regular and predictable attendance.
- Be willing to travel as needed. Preferred education,
experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in
this position:
- NACE certification.
- Experience in all phases of corrosion control and pipeline
integrity work.
- Experience with CPDM and RStreng.
- Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion
related portions of NEC, and NACE standards.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations.
- Knowledge and experience with safe handling practices of
products (natural gas and liquids). Must live or relocate to live
(by position start date) within 40 miles of reporting location.Job
level will commensurate with experience and skill set of successful
candidate.The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug
screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been
extended and prior to being employed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class.
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