Job Information
ONEOK, Inc Corrosion Technician in Midland, Texas
JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
This position executes the external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion control program and is responsible for the internal as well as external integrity of the pipeline. The corrosion control professional is expected to be responsible for all facets of field executed corrosion duties, as well as assisting in the pre-construction design processes to mitigate foreseen corrosion problem areas and maintain all corrosion control records for company use in addition to Regulatory agency audits
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Identify and monitor the factors that cause internal corrosion.
Perform minor maintenance and repair of rectifiers and maintain cathodic protection test stations.
Identify and monitor potential areas of both AC & DC interference and perform stray current interference tests.
Conduct and interpret ground bed design surveys, line surveys, surface potential and pipe to soil surveys.
Maintain external and internal corrosion control data on pipeline system.
Operate corrosion database software and data collection equipment.
Perform soil resistivity testing.
Measure efficiency of installed units by testing protected pipelines and current sources.
Monitor internal corrosion and inhibitor feed rates; clean, weigh and calculate corrosion rates from coupons.
Competent understanding and knowledge of electrical, including AC/DC electrochemical theory
Install and maintain cathodic protection equipment (Rectifiers, Solar powered Rectifiers)
Conduct CP Annual Surveys and interpret collected data.
Develop and implement corrosion control plan in accordance with collected survey data.
Test, adjust, maintain, and repair existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities.
Maintain all Corrosion control records.
Assist in the design and installation of new cathodic protection equipment and facilities.
Aid and assist The EnLink Pipeline Integrity Group in dent assessment and pipeline incidents, as well as conducting and managing Close Interval Surveys, ACVG, and DCVG surveys.
Train and assist Company personnel in corrosion related matters.
Possess competent knowledge of all aspects of corrosion control, its mechanisms, and mitigation.
Education
- High school diploma or GED, required.
Work Experience
5+ years of corrosion related experience is preferred.
Adept at conducting detailed analysis of corrosion data and capable of resolving complex issues with minimal assistance.
Working knowledge of American Innovations PCS is a plus.
Experience in use, function, maintenance, and repair of cathodic protection tools and equipment
Experience reading and interpreting maps, drawings, procedures, survey results, plats, atlas pages, rectifier reports, and applicable operation and repair manuals
Training, experience and/or ability related to: company and governmental operating/safety procedures, construction and maintenance activities, locating lines, One-Call System policies and procedure
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: facility/system operations
Knowledge of: pipe coating, basic chemistry, electronics, and metallurgy
Ability to proficiently utilize corrosion control equipment including, but not limited to, multi-meter, reference electrodes, current interrupter, pipe locator, data logger, soil resistivity box, and pipe line current mapper.
Adept at conducting detailed analysis of corrosion data and capable of resolving complex issues with minimal assistance.
Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Ability to: work in confined areas and elevated surfaces
Ability to: react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
Ability to: to operate tools and equipment
Ability to: drive for extended periods
Licenses and Certifications
- NACE Cathodic Protection Certification/Corrosion Certification Level 1 REQUIRED (CP Level 2 is preferred)
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
Travel
- Travel to other locations and to job sites required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation and storage services. Through our more than 50,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest diversified energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.