Corrosion Technician

Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.   We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. The Corrosion Technician 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 Core Responsibilities (All Levels) Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot cathodic protection (CP) systems and corrosion control equipment in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company procedures. Perform required field readings and surveys and maintain accurate records (e.g., test points, rectifiers, control points, casings, bonds, isolated services, foreign crossings, and related documentation) in a timely manner. Computerize data and develop reports that effectively communicate corrosion-related issues. Maintain corrosion control mapping systems and related documentation as required. Support internal corrosion monitoring and chemical treatment activities as assigned. Demonstrate safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures; report hazards and near misses. Complete other related duties as assigned based on operational requirements and priorities. Level I – Corrosion Technician Works under task-oriented supervision for most activities; receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others. Conducts scheduled CP surveys of pipelines in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Reads rectifiers, anodes, foreign bonds, pipelines, and casing test points annually; takes quarterly readings of rectifiers and control points. Maintains records such as annual level of protection, quarterly readings, rectifier logbooks, and test station (ETS) alignments. Conducts interface tests that measure cathodic protection and other electrical effects. Develops skills by performing structured work assignments; assists with other pipeline/terminal related duties as assigned. Level II – Corrosion Technician Performance of all Corrosion Technician I responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision. Receives a…