Corrosion Specialist

TC Energy•Big Rapids, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity Our Corrosion Services team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence to help monitor , control and mitigate natural gas pipeline corrosion throughout the region.  We are seeking an experienced Corrosion Specialist who will provide technical support to help assure compliance with the corporate corrosion control program and maintain the integrity of the piping system.  This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who is highly organized, computer proficient, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. The individual will be expected to perform all aspects of their work safely and contribute to our leading safety culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6 or more years of related experience
AMPP ( NACE ) Cathodic Protection Technician C ertification (CP2)
Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 and related industry standards
In-depth experience in corrosion control and corrosion control procedures, to include working knowledge of chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and coating as they pertain to pipeline corrosion control
This position requires candidates to Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response purposes
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.
Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical degree
Experience in the areas of project planning and implementation
Knowledge of pipeline remediation and repair, pressure reductions, coating systems and corrosion control on pipelines, plants and meter stations
AMPP ( NACE ) Cathodic Protection Technologist C ertification (CP3) ; additional AMPP ( NACE ) training or certifications

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to operations management and corrosion personnel
Troubleshoot cathodic protection and coating systems primarily for large diameter, high pressure pipelines and facilities
Identify and mitigate interference issues
Provide technical expertise to assess and resolve design, operating and maintenance issues related to corrosion control
Perform and assist corrosion technicians with field testing as required
Provide qualification training (OQ) of field personnel who perform corrosion control activities
Serve as liaison between operations, technical services and 3rd party contractors
Provide technical support to manage contractors, consultants and vendors to implement specific corrosion control programs, to include developing specifications and project scope documents for corrosion surveys and cathodic protection system installations
Provide technical support services to the operations and engineering groups in area of corrosion control, cathodic protection system design and atmospheric rehabilitation
Engage in management of Company corrosion prevention Standards, Procedures and Specifications
Maintain and audit corrosion databases and records to assure compliance with regulatory requirements
Represent the Company during regulatory inspections of corrosion control program
Manage rectifier remote monitoring system operation and maintenance
Lead corrosion capital and maintenance project identification and initiation process
Identify and develop corrosion prevention projects within Company computer project management applications and budgetary cycles to maintain our asset integrity
Provide corrosion control technical support and review for pipeline and facility capital projects
Design cathodic protection systems
Support corrosion projects, which may include identification, cost estimation, initiation, site evaluation, scoping and design, detailed reviews, installation, inspection, commissioning, and documentation
Corrosion control support for Company engineering processes and projects, to include: DA work, field inspections and testing, diagnostic testing, corrosion measurement, root cause analysis, pipeline casing evaluations, corrosion control surveys (CIS, DCVG, PCM, etc.), ILI data analysis and PHMSA special permit compliance
Other tasks as required