Corrosion Technician - Big Spring, TX

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Maintenance Technician
• Job Code: 20001789
• Effective Date: 12/18/2023
• Job Family: Operations
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Job Function: Maintenance
• Job Level: Skilled II

JOB SUMMARY

The Cathodic Protection Technician will support DKL Operations and Maintenance and be responsible for management and implementation of the Corrosion Control Program to all midstream facilities including but not limited to pipelines, storage tanks, terminals, piping, and pressure vessels. Primary focus will be in support of the Western Region Assets located near and around Big Spring, TX.  The Cathodic Protection Technician falls within the Asset Integrity Management Team and will support other staff including corrosion control, pipeline integrity, facility integrity and tank integrity.

While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.
All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, and vision of the organization. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years Experience in a related field (Required)
• Required CertIfications/Licensures: (Current driver’s license and good driving record)

Minimum Education, Skills & Experience

• NACE / AAMP Cathodic Protection Tester (CP Level 1) Certification
• Minimum of 1-year of experience in an oil & gas technical maintenance role, or 3 years’ experience in an oil & gas technical maintenance role.

• Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic / electrical equipment
• Understanding of pipelines and DOT/PHMSA regulations 49CFR195 and 49CFR192.
• Understanding of NACE / AAMP standards
• Knowledge in corrosion mitigation techniques
• Willing to attend and participate industry-sponsored conferences, seminars, training, and
• Up to 25% overnight travel to company locations and facilities for typical work, meetings, training, special projects, emergency planning, or information gathering will be required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to submit to DOT random drug & alcohol screening.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Communication
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Preventative Maintenance
• Some knowledge of electricity and electrical currents
• Vendor Management
• EHS & S Standards and Procedures
• Turnaround
• Problem Solving
• Process Safety
• Ensure compliance with 49CFR195 & T.A.C. regarding corrosion control.
• Supervise contracted corrosion control activities.
• Monitor CP rectifiers and/bonds and verify adequate current & voltage.
• Perform annual CP survey on assigned systems.
• Perform maintenance on CP equipment such as test leads, replace rectifier parts, etc.
• Perform maintenance on personal equipment such as half cells, wire spools, etc.
• Field troubleshoot CP problems such as low pipe-to-soil potentials, rectifier malfunctions, etc.
• Recommend preventative and mitigative actions for pipeline and terminal systems.
• Participate on capital project teams as the corrosion mitigation representative as directed.
• Update peers and upper management on projects associated with the team.
• Provide feedback on new technologies and software as employed in the field.
• Rectifier trouble shooting and repair, knowledge of A/C connections and testing.
• Perform atmospheric corrosion surveys along with span and exposure surveys.
• Assist on pipeline excavations including visual inspection and testing of pipe and environment (i.e. pipe to soil potentials, soil Ph, etc.)
• Perform serial dilution testing of water samples.
• Extract and replace coupons for internal corrosion monitoring.
• Perform rate adjustments and maintenance on injection pumps.
• Oversee and install new equipment for internal corrosion monitoring/protection.
• Perform ER probe reads.
• Verify inventory and deliveries of chemicals.
• Sample collection and inspection of pipe failure cutouts.
• Maintain any internal corrosion equipment (coupon holders, bleeders, check valves on injection lines, etc.
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• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.