Plains GP Holdings

Job Type:

Regular

Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets, and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

The Corrosion Technician I 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under task-oriented supervision for most activities.
• Conducts scheduled cathodic protection (CP) surveys of pipelines in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Reads all rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds, pipelines, and casing test points on an annual basis and takes quarterly reading of all rectifiers and control points.
• Responsible for chemical treatments and reads all internal corrosion monitoring devices bi-annually.
• Computerizes all data and provides reports to the Corrosion Supervisor.
• Maintains records such as annual level of protection, quarterly readings, and rectifier logbooks, test station (ETS) alignments, etc.
• Conducts interface tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others; follows direction to consult with others on specific work activities.
• Responsible to complete other related duties that may be assigned based on operational requirements and priorities.
• Develops skills by performing structured work assignments.
• Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures.
• Accountable to inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses.
• Assists with any other pipeline / terminal related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math.
• Must be working toward NACE CP Tester #1 Certification and obtain within 2 years.
• Has general knowledge or related training / experience in pipeline system operations.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, technical drawings, and technical schematics.
• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and use of: half-cells, UT equipment, cadweld processes, coating evaluations/applications equipment, CPDM, GPS, data loggers, pipe locators, current interrupters and related testing/diagnostic and pipe protection equipment and processes.
• Must have good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications.
• Must be familiar with PHMSA and OSHA regulations as well as Plains’ operating procedures.
• Must have an outstanding safety record.
• Ability to successfully complete basic corrosion training; Rectifier School; and Basic Coatings and Linings.
• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, mandatory safety training, and other related training as assigned.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract in the job posting province.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

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Our employees drive our success. At PAA hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

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