Specialist, Corrosion II

Company: Buckeye Partners L.P.
Location: East Chicago
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionBuckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world's energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.
We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Specialist Corrosion II with 3+ years' experience in pipeline and tank corrosion control in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary:
Manage the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of the Company corrosion control programs.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

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  Ensure adequate levels of cathodic protection for the pipelines, tanks and related facilities within the District. Maintain the cathodic protection database for line sections within the District. Analyze this data to determine if there are any concerns or problems. Direct field personnel to conduct follow-up testing to verify his data, when necessary. Identify areas requiring remediation. Determine if any specialized tests are required to maintain adequate levels of cathodic protection for the pipelines and related facilities, and conduct these higher level tests.
  
  
  Develop and implement plans for remedial work including material purchases, resources, and equipment requirements, and schedule and oversee the installation. Track and forecast costs
  
  
  Supervise Non-Destructive testing for "third Party" damage to pipeline facilities.
  
  
  Assist in developing corrosion control training programs and trainin field personnel in the proper techniques used to measure cathodic protection potentials. This includes classroom and hands on field training required to qualify personnel.
  
  
  Develop and recommend changes to the Buckeye Corrosion Control policies and procedures.
  
  
  When required, perform construction management of work associated with: capital projects, enhancements to existing facilities and accommodations.
  
  
  Represent Buckeye Pipe Line Company at State/City/Area Corrosion Coordinating Committees and local NACE International sections.
  
  
  Supervise "Outside Services" contractors performing corrosion control work. This includes regular annual surveys, close interval surveys, rectifier/groundbed installations, shorted casing remediation, etc.
  
  
  Support District Work Team objectives and immediate needs.
  
  
  Propose, prioritize and justify projects for Corrosion Control.
  
  
  System-wide responsibility for corrosion control compliance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
  
  
  Review corrosion control data and integrate with other Pipeline and Tank Integrity Programs.
  
  
  Provide expertise on technical matters regarding corrosion control measures for Asset Integrity Team and corrosion control personnel.
  
  
  Manage and maintain Buckeye's corrosion control record keeping systems.
  
  
  Develop Company policy and procedures for corrosion control and represents Company on regulatory audits.
  
  
  Develop and direct the long-term, asset maintenance work plan for corrosion control.
  
  
  Develop budgets for Company-wide corrosion control programs.
  
  
  Provides training/development/evaluation for Asset Team corrosion control personnel.
  
  
  Design corrosion control systems for facility expansions, rehabilitations and for new facilities (pipelines, stations, and terminals).
  
  
  Maintain professional knowledge and expertise in an environment of rapidly changing technology.
  
  
  And other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  Position Requirements:
  
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    3+ years' experience in pipeline corrosion control required.
    
    
    Proficiency using Microsoft Office and familiarity with commercial Corrosion Control databases required.
    
    
    Familiarity with commercial Corrosion Control databases required
    
    
    Up to 25% Travel Required
    
    
    
    Certificates & Licenses:
    
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      NACE Certification - CP Tester (CP-1) and/or CP Technician (CP-2) or Corrosion Technician and/or Corrosion Technologist
      
      
      CP-2, CP-3, Costings in Conjunction with CP, Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Basic, CIP Level 1
      
      
      AUCSC intermediate or Purdue Intermediate.
      
      
      Corrosion Specialist certification helpful.
      
      
      PE/EIT registration desirable.
      
      
      Valid driver's license
      
      
      
      Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
      
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        In order to be successful in this position, one must have excellent analytical skills to resolve business and operations problems and have good communication skills to consult with others to provide technical assistance. The individual must be a well-organized project manager with the ability to monitor and direct the work of contractors and evaluate their performance.
        
        
        Regular travel to field locations for required testing, observation, consultation and training.
        
        
        Must be able to climb tank stairways, enter tanks through manways, walk pipeline right-of-way in all terrain and withstand extreme weather conditions in both summer and winter.
        
        
        The Specialist Corrosion II should be readily available to provide technical assistance during responses to pipeline releases or other emergencies.
        
        
        
        Essential Functions:
        
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          This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
          
          
          This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
          
          
          This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.
          
          
          
          Physical & Safety Requirements:
          
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            This role is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
            
            
            The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
            
            
            Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
            
            
            This position requires the ability to work comfortably and safely in the proximity to open water.
            
            
            
            About You:
            To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
            Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.
            
            People First Culture:
            From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.
            Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.
            
            
            
            
            Qualifications
            Licenses & CertificationsHazwoper/Respirator (preferred)
            
            Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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