A Day in the Life
Regulatory Oversight & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with state and federal corrosion control regulations for gas and liquid pipelines.
Serve as the technical authority for regulated corrosion control activities, including annual CP surveys, Close Interval Surveys (CIS), DC Voltage Gradient (DCVG) surveys, AC Voltage Gradient (ACVG) surveys, and current requirement test for new rectifiers.
Participate in and support all Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) O&M audits, ensuring documentation, procedures, and records meet regulatory expectations.
Maintain and update cathodic protection and interference control procedures to reflect current operations, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Program Governance & Technical Leadership
Own the CP/IC program strategy, annual plan, and performance objectives.
Develop and maintain CP dashboards to assess system health, identify deficiencies, and communicate status to leadership.
Provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on corrosion control requirements, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
Coordinate CP/IC activities across internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, schedules, and resource needs.
Lead root-cause investigations for corrosion-related issues and interference problems; coordinate corrective actions with internal teams, other operators, or vendors.
Participates in data integration with ILI, third party damage, AOC, pipeline repairs to help develop areas of concern for remediation.
Participates in pipeline risk assessments and P&M Measures.
Execution Coordination
Plan and prioritize corrosion control projects, ensuring timely execution through Operations, Maintenance, and contracted services.
Responsible for providing guidance to oversee testing and remediation activities for shorted casings, damaged test leads, insulating flange issues, malfunctioning ground beds, and rectifiers.
Review CP field data, validate interpretations, and ensure deficiencies are addressed through documented corrective actions.
Coordinate contractor work, including bid packages, specifications, and field execution, ensuring adherence to program standards.
Program Documentation & Budget Stewardship
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready CP/IC documentation, including procedures, survey records, remediation logs, and contractor reports.
Monitor program expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and provide input on annual budget proposals.
Prepare or support preparation of contract drawings, specifications, and bid invitations for corrosion control projects.
Industry Engagement & Continuous Improvement
Maintain professional relationships with AMPP and regional corrosion coordinating committees.
Benchmark program practices against industry standards and incorporate improvements into CP/IC governance.
Support training and knowledge transfer across Operations and Maintenance to strengthen corrosion control competency.
Safety & Field Presence
Maintain a high regard for personal safety and the safety of company assets and employees.
Conduct field investigations and site visits as needed to validate CP/IC system performance and support troubleshooting.
You Bring This Value
Required
Minimum 10 years cathodic protection experience
Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations related to pipeline corrosion control.
Strong technical expertise in cathodic protection systems, interference control, and corrosion monitoring. AMP CP Level II
Experience with both Gas and Liquids Pipelines
Ability to interpret CP data, diagnose issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Experience with CP Surveys, CIS, DCVG, and related diagnostic techniques.
Familiarity with RRC O&M audit processes and DOT Part 192 corrosion control requirements.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred
Proficiency with Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) or similar corrosion control software.
Experience designing corrosion monitoring and CP systems.
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