Corrosion Technician

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.

This position will apply corrosion & cathodic protection knowledge and skills to repair, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks related to cathodic protection on regulated hazardous liquid pipelines, facilities, equipment, systems and associated devices.

Under general direction, provide for installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of the cathodic protection systems within an assigned segment of the pipeline system or facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements.

Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).

Investigates and analyzes corrosive conditions for existing and/or proposed facilities.

Responsible for corrosion control and associated compliance of cathodically protected pipelines or facilities, and other buried, submerged, or above ground facilities.

Proactively conduct pipe‑to‑soil potential surveys, casing‑to‑soil readings, rectifier and bond readings, current flows on pipeline, and foreign pipe‑to‑soil readings and all other structures under cathodic protection on a frequency as stated in Company procedures or meet regulatory requirements and document in the corrosion database or other forms, records or reports.

Evaluate protective coating condition including external and atmospheric systems and make repairs as needed, and evaluate pipe anomalies in accordance with established procedures.

Have an understanding of pipeline internal corrosion mechanisms and related mitigation measures including treatment and testing, collection of samples, bacteria, pH, dissolved H2S, and C02 testing and analysis.

Generate and maintain the reports covering rectifiers, bonds, pipeline isolation and annual corrosion control reports.

Install, maintain and repair rectifiers, anodes systems, cables, bonds, test stations and perform ground bed efficiency calculations.

Inspect surface corrosion/pitting that is discovered during pipeline maintenance activities such as pipeline recoats and exposure repairs.

Recognize the potential for stray currents from other sources (i.e., traction systems, coal mines, AC transmission lines, etc.) and take the necessary action(s) to bring concerns to supervisor.

Read and interpret pipeline maps, as‑builts and drawings.

Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (arc flash protective PPE, respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).

Must display workmanship consistent with Company procedures, industry standards, partnership work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches.

Ensure facilities, grounds, and work areas are maintained in a safe, orderly, and functional manner.

Communicate with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable.

Ability to train others in discipline job tasks and to confirm knowledge, skills and abilities of others as an evaluator for partnership skill qualification program dependent upon position level.

Actively participate in PHMSA or State regulatory audits.

Actively participate in partnership safety program and…