Corrosion Tech

Job Summary

This full-time Corrosion Tech position is located in Kermit, TX.

• Perform and/or coordinate annual surveys, bi-monthly rectifier and bond inspections, interference testing, close interval surveys, insulator tests, identify shorts, and mitigate HVAC interference.
• Prepare and submit, in a timely manner, all survey and test records, progress reports, and other documentation, as needed.
• Maintain all appropriate records within Pipeline Compliance System database.
• Perform atmospheric coating inspections on above ground facilities and pipe exposures.
• Assist with prioritization and planning of coating projects based on inspection data.
• Maintain compliance with Federal and State regulatory agencies governing corrosion control.
• Ensure deficiencies are effectively corrected in a timely manner and in accordance with all Federal, State and Western Midstream guidelines.
• Develop and maintain annual deficiency reports on WES assets.
• Assist in the development and approval of Corrosion Prevention related projects.
• Responsible for the creation and acquiring approval of corrosion prevention job plans.
• Manage corrosion prevention projects as assigned.
• Coordinate/schedule Corrosion Prevention projects with Operations, Engineering, Surface Land, Asset Integrity and HSSE.
• Track and communicate Corrosion Prevention project costs monthly.

• Minimum 5 years of external corrosion prevention experience with pipeline and facilities (oil, gas and water gathering, transferring, and processing) is required.
• Competent knowledge of protective coatings and linings, cathodic protection, internal corrosion monitoring and prevention, materials selection and design, project support, corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Proficient electrical knowledge including alternating current, direct current, and electrochemical theory.
• Proficient operational knowledge of pipelines, facilities, and the products that are transported.
• Proficient testing equipment knowledge including Allegro field computer, multi-meters, reference electrodes, line locators, current interrupters, and data loggers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with a wide variety of people, both internal and external to Western Midstream.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Pipeline Compliance System (PCS), Allegro Field Computers, and Detechtion Software (WES Internal Corrosion Prevention database).

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

• The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%.

This is a standard 10 hour day shift and may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. This position covers 24 hour operations and must be available for 24/7 on call. Candidate must live within 75 miles of Kermit, TX. WES reserves the right to change working schedules if it is required by business.