Corrosion Technician level 1-4- CO2

Overview: The primary purpose of the Corrosion Technician is to operate and maintain the cathodic protection (CP) facilities through planning and implementation of corrosion control activities for pipelines, tanks, and other facilities, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Corrosion Technician must also ensure compliance with company policies, procedures as well as federal and state regulations. Responsibilities:

• Design, install, operate and maintain rectifiers and ground beds for cathodic protection.
• Maintain rectifiers which protect tanks externally with impressed current. Maintain a sacrificial anode system.
• Supervise contract crews coating pipelines and tanks and installing various CP systems.
• Conduct CIS surveys and analyze data learned.
• Follow analysis of data with any remedial actions needed.
• Supervise direct assessment, ILI pig runs and remedial measures indicated.
• Conduct coating inspections and repairs on pipelines and tanks. Use ultrasonic thickness testing to determine metal integrity on piping and tanks
• Locate lines with line finder field wide Repair printed circuit boards, alarm modules, and rectifier stacks Installation and maintenance of CP test stations, pipeline and aerial markers.
• Repair buried negatives Supervise contract crews on new grounded installations and complete required paperwork
• Periodic surveys using DOT criteria to insure proper CP protection
• Assist management in planning future budget needs for CP improvements.
• Assist with all regulatory inspections
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Drive a 4-wheeled drive vehicle several hours per day. Must be able to navigate pipeline right-of-way without accidents or equipment damage.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.
• Work is performed outside in conditions that may include winter conditions or extreme summer heat and sun, with temperatures ranging from 0F – 120F.

Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Drive a 4-wheeled drive vehicle several hours per day. Must be able to navigate pipeline right-of-way without accidents or equipment damage.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.
• Work is performed outside in conditions that may include winter conditions or extreme summer heat and sun, with temperatures ranging from 0F – 120F.

Why Join Kinder Morgan:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at .