Corrosion Technician

What We Are Looking For

Position May Be Filled at Varied Levels Depending Upon Experience and Qualifications

Primary purpose:

Serve as a technician responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity.

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Gather and evaluate data toward corrosion control and pipeline integrity to include gathering annual pipe-to-soil surveys, gathering rectifier readings and troubleshooting rectifier units, performing interference testing, and recommending, designing, overseeing installation, and performing as-built drawings for needed cathodic facilities.
• Recommend, perform, and oversee mitigative measures.
• Document all related work associated with performing and maintaining regulatory compliance and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Safely and efficiently effect the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of Cathodic Protection equipment.
• Compliance with all Company Safety Rules and Regulations while performing all duties, and attendance to all assigned training courses for operations and safety.
• Coordinate with the Operations Department as required to minimize operational impacts.
• Perform periodic inspections of electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts.
• Ability to accept supervision/direction and work cooperatively with other people.
• Oversee the construction and / or work activities performed by 3rd
• Maintain completion status of the ROW OQ defense training.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervision.

What You Need

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 2-year degree in one the following core disciplines – Mechanical, Electrical or Corrosion – or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• A minimum of two years of successful work experience in a Cathodic Protection related field.
• Must have a working knowledge of the CPDM Cathodic Protection Data Management System program or equivalent.
• Through successful work history, demonstrate the ability to serve as trainer for other technicians in core competency
• Demonstrate proficiency in all core disciplines
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage projects.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion related portions of NEC, and NACE standards.
• Knowledge of Company Policies and DOT regulations.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• NACE CP-1 Certification or successfully attaining it within 12 months of being awarded the job is required. NACE CP-2 Certification is preferred.
• The incumbent must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence required

Competency, skills, and abilities:

• Good oral and written communication.
• Basic computer skills (send and receive email, perform inventory accounting, and enter repair work orders).
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work independently.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to stand; walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working conditions:

• Work schedules in a terminal that operates 24/7 and be available for call-out and overtime.
• Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Travel, including some overnight assignments.

Supervisory responsibility:

• None

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• NACE CP 2 Cathodic protection Technician; NACE Coating Inspector Level I or II; Basic Internal Corrosion Technician

Other responsibilities:

• Assigned by the Corrosion Manger

Pay Range

USD $97,000.00 – USD $118,000.00 /Yr.
Application Closing Date

12/1/2026
Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

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