Corrosion Specialist

Corrosion Control Technical Specialist

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Provides technical expertise, training, qualification evaluations and continuous guidance to field corrosion technicians and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and support for external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation programs.
• Support cathodic protection system design, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and interference mitigation, including impressed current and galvanic systems, rectifiers, test points, bonds, and anode groundbeds.
• Review and analyze corrosion data to identify trends, deficiencies, and required corrective actions; manage remediation logs and drive deficiency resolution to closure.
• Investigate corrosion control issues, document findings and recommendations, and support corrective action implementation.
• Review procedures, technical practices, and field applications to identify compliance risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Train and support field personnel in corrosion control practices, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with company procedures, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce departmental corrosion control procedures, policies, and training materials.
• Evaluate the impact of corrosion programs and procedures on safety, staffing, equipment, cost, reliability, and operational performance.
• Assist in development of O&M and capital budgets, including work scope development, cost estimating, feasibility review, and equipment selection.
• Support capital projects, facility modifications, and new installations from design through commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination during implementation and commissioning activities involving field operations, engineering, construction, and external vendors.

Requirements:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10+ years of related experience in corrosion control, pipeline integrity, or pipeline operations required.
• At minimum, the following certification are required:
• Path 1: AMPP/NACE CP3 – Cathodic Protection Technologist and one of the following AMPP/NACE Certification:
• Cathodic Protection Interference
• CIP level 1
• Internal Corrosion Level 1
• Path 2: AMPP/NACE CP2 – Cathodic Protection Technician and one of the following AMPP/NACE Certification:
• CIP Level 2
• Internal Corrosion Level 2
• Direct Assessment
• Knowledge of corrosion control and integrity management regulations.
• Knowledge of external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion monitoring and mitigation practices.
• Experience with pipeline defect assessment and repair processes.
• Experience providing technical support, training, and qualification evaluation for corrosion technicians.
• Experience designing cathodic protection systems.
• Experience using corrosion control databases, pipeline data systems, and field data collection devices.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SOPs, engineering standards, and contractor specifications related to corrosion control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve corrosion issues involving multiple technical and operational factors.
• Ability to…