We are currently seeking a Cathodic Protection Technician for a long-term position with a leading exploration and production company, with operations in Carlsbad, NM.
This position is directly involved in the field operation of pipelines and facilities in the transportation and movement of Oil & Gas related products.
- The Cathodic Technician must balance a high level of surveillance and maintenance to maintain the integrity of the pipeline system(s).
- The Technician will be expected to take a proactive approach in mitigating developing threats and ongoing events through close contact with the Pipeline Controllers and Pipeline Technicians.
- The Cathodic Technician must demonstrate the ability to recognize, analyze, and respond to abnormal conditions in a timely manner to minimize potential impact to people and the environment as well as eliminating risk to the liability of the company.
- The Cathodic Technician will be responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the pipeline and pipeline facilities.
- This position requires working outside in various weather conditions and in various areas where contact with local wildlife could be dangerous.
- This position also requires the Technician to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, working Holidays and responding to call-outs.
- The Cathodic Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, gathering annual pipe-to-soil survey data; gathering rectifier readings and troubleshooting rectifier units; performing interference testing; and designing, overseeing installation of, and developing as-built drawings for cathodic protection facilities.
- The Cathodic Technician is responsible for all elements of the Field Corrosion Control Program and supports the pipeline integrity program.
- The Cathodic Technician will perform periodic inspections and routine maintenance on the pipeline system and complete maintenance records, service/ calibration reports, and other required documents.
- The Cathodic Technician will be responsible for responding to Pipeline one calls and locates.
- This position will include daily travel via company-supplied vehicle.
- The Cathodic Technician is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle.
- Train and Obtain DOT qualifications to perform certain DOT pipeline tasks
- Perform routine field startup/shutdown of pipeline facility equipment
- Installs and maintains cathodic protection systems and internal corrosion control equipment
- Conducts internal and external evaluations of pipelines to evaluate new or existing corrosion, and assesses the condition of pipeline coatings
- Performs various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities
- Evaluates, develops and monitors data as part of an internal corrosion control program
- Gathers and evaluates data, prepares corrosion control recommendations and oversees corrosion mitigation measures
- Leads efforts to design and implement effective long-term cathodic protection systems
- Prepares documentation of all work associated with regulatory and compliance associated tasks
- Prepares drawings, job specifications, contractor scopes-of-work, and contract bid documents
- Performs coating evaluations for atmospheric corrosion control and prepare mitigation plans
- Participates in regulatory inspections
- Inspects 3rd party construction / work activities
- Mentors fellow employees when appropriate
- Comply with all applicable safety and environmental regulations, local policies and procedures
- Attend all safety meetings and safety training as required by company
- 1-5 years of related work experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
- Knowledge of Maximo
- Knowledge of CFR 49 Part 195, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, NACE, API, GPA
- Knowledge of Management of Change Process
- Knowledge of GPS and GPS Systems
- Read and Understand PIDs
- Read and Understand Pipeline Maps and Alignment Sheets
- Certified NACE Corrosion Technician I or II Certification
- Knowledge of DC Circuits, OHM’s Law, and the application to cathodic protection systems
- Knowledge of AC & DC electrical systems
- Knowledge of common pipeline corrosion control related equipment, such as line locators, digital multi-meter, soil-resistivity kit, CSE half cells, and data collectors
- Knowledge of pipeline coating systems
- Knowledge of Pipeline ROW Maintenance
- Knowledge of Pipeline third-party activities, encroachment
- Knowledge of pipeline operations and the characteristics for the products transported by pipeline
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