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Corrosion Technician West Texas BANGL System
Overview :
This Cathodic Protection Technician position would be located in one of the following locations Midland (TX), Odessa (TX), Midkiff (TX), Cotulla (TX) or anywhere along a pipeline system connecting the Permian Basin area to Cotulla (TX).
- This position works in and around petroleum products and executes various corrosion management field tasks. The successful candidate will perform such duties as : collect and analyze corrosion control data;
- ensure conformance with all regulations in support of DOT, Environmental, Safety, and Regulatory compliance; maintain all equipment utilized for the application of cathodic protection;
and perform cathodic protection interference testing. Overnight travel up to 40% of the time. Call-outs and overtime will be required on an as-needed basis.
The Corrosion Management department of Marathon Pipe Line LLC tests and maintains cathodic protection systems for more than 8,200 miles of underground pipelines, 85 terminals, and 8 refineries.
The successful candidate is required to live within 1 hr of the reporting location.
Responsibilities :
Collect and analyze corrosion control data from test points, rectifiers, bonds, AC mitigation and casings via handheld data logger during annual surveys or as needed.
Perform maintenance tasks such as locating and repairing cathodic protection cable breaks, troubleshooting and repairing test stations, rectifiers, RMUs (remote monitoring units), bonds, AC mitigation systems and commissioning or adjusting cathodic protection systems to ensure properly balanced.
Install new test stations, RMUs and bonds
Adjust rectifier outputs up or down
Perform atmospheric coating inspections
Perform pin brazing and / or cad welds
Perform electrical isolation testing on dielectric components
Obtain soil resistivity data using Wenner 4 pin method
Obtain ultrasonic thickness measurements
Operate a locator and / or pipeline current mapper (PCM)
Ensure conformance with all regulations in support of PHMSA (DOT), other regulatory requirements and company standards
Perform cathodic protection interference testing
Coordinate rectifier interruption plans with other local operators
Analyze and communicate cathodic protection data to the appropriate corrosion specialists and / or corrosion engineer as required
Complete all required training
Perform all tasks in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in accordance with all Environmental, Safety, and Regulatory requirements
Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred
Minimum of a AMPP CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) certification required
3 5 years of experience in the corrosion field preferred
Company vehicle provided
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
Proficiency in basic computer skills
Previous pipeline experience is a plus
Will be required to pass Operator Qualifications to work on DOT assets
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Location :
Midkiff TX Benedum BANGL
Additional locations :
Carrizo Springs TX Dimmit Station BANGL, Cotulla TX Gardendale Station BANGL, Rocksprings TX Edwards Station BANGL
Job Requisition ID : 00012451
00012451
Location Address : 10347 TX RM 1555
10347 TX RM 1555
Education : Employee Group :
Employee Group : Full time
Full time
Employee Subgroup : Regular
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS / HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
Detailed benefit information is available at https : / / mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer : Veteran / Disability
Last updated : 2024-07-02