Corrosion Technician I

The Corrosion Technician I role is responsible to inspect, maintain, and design cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Conducts scheduled cathodic protection (CP) surveys of pipelines 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.
• Responsible for chemical treatments and reads all internal corrosion monitoring devices bi-annually.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math.
• Must be working toward NACE 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.
• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs).