Corrosion Technician

Overview

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry‑leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil‑producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

The Corrosion Technician role is responsible to inspect, maintain, and design cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. This is a field‑based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.

This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response.

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot cathodic protection (CP) systems and corrosion control equipment in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Perform required field readings and surveys and maintain accurate records (e.g., test points, rectifiers, control points, casings, bonds, isolated services, foreign crossings, and related documentation) in a timely manner.
• Computerize data and develop reports that effectively communicate corrosion‑related issues.
• Maintain corrosion control mapping systems and related documentation as required.
• Support internal corrosion monitoring and chemical treatment activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures; report hazards and near misses.
• Complete other related duties as assigned based on operational requirements and priorities.

• Works under task‑oriented supervision for most activities; receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Conducts scheduled CP surveys of pipelines in compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds, pipelines, and casing test points annually; takes quarterly readings of rectifiers and control points.
• Maintains records such as annual level of protection, quarterly readings, rectifier logbooks, and test station (ETS) alignments.
• Conducts interface tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects.
• Develops skills by performing structured work assignments; assists with other pipeline/terminal related duties as assigned.

• Performs all LevelI responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction; may require additional technical assistance for non‑routine field maintenance activities.
• Responsible for reading (annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Handles timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (e.g., low systems, shorted conditions).
• Creates remediation work orders (install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair/replace test station).
• Maintains and updates corrosion control mapping systems in a timely fashion.
• Performs quality assurance checks on reads performed by others.
• Handles troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers.
• Calibrates half‑cells in accordance with procedures.
• Inspects bridge exposures and crossings according to procedures.
• May lead small projects or sub‑teams on larger projects.

• Performs all LevelI &II responsibilities and work tasks without supervision.
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance, typically determines own work priorities.
• Develops internal corrosion monitoring, sampling, and treatment programs for pipeline and facilities.
• Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance.
• Provides support/inspection for cathodic protection needs on…