Plains

Corrosion Specialist

San Antonio (Pipeline) Full time

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.

This position helps to develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve tools, processes, and programs within the Internal Corrosion Control Program and will be considered an SME for internal corrosion control and regulatory compliance. The role oversees the division’s internal corrosion program to ensure tasks are executed in alignment with company corrosion control procedures.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the internal corrosion program to meet regulatory compliance and participate in regulatory audits.
  • Ensures day-to-day execution of internal corrosion program including chemical application, pigging regiment, and operational parameters
  • Work with existing internal corrosion database to pull and verify information, specifically CIM, Irth, and/or Maximo
  • Completes required internal corrosion tasks and associated reporting
  • Make data driven decisions by analysis of corrosion coupons, bacteria sampling, water chemistry, pigging reports, and integrity-based inspections
  • Monitor program KPI’s and communicates execution to appropriate stakeholders
  • Provide support to other departments in determining mitigation efforts for internal corrosion
  • Assist in development of internal corrosion budget and responsible for budget management
  • Ensure successful program implementation and new programs and process rollouts are effective
  • Willing to travel up to 20%

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

  • AMPP Internal Corrosion Technologist Certification or willing to acquire certification within 2-years
  • 3-years of internal corrosion experience preferred
  • Understanding of PHMSA and CER Regulations
  • Strong understanding of internal corrosion
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to implement and sustain a plan.

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract

  • Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

  • Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A Testing.

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees 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 benefits program.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com.

 

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

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