Job Description

Corrosion Technician

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, callouts and overtime as needed based on business necessity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Corrosion Technician are to operate and maintain the cathodic protection facilities through planning and implementation of corrosion control activities for pipelines and storage facilities, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance. The Corrosion Technician must also ensure compliance with company policies, procedures as well as federal and state regulations.

• Conduct cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion control surveys.
• Test, adjust, and maintain existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities.
• Analyze / evaluate corrosion control data and develop/ implement plan of action.
• Maintain and update corrosion control records.
• Design and inspect the installation of new cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities.
• Represent the company on external matters pertaining to corrosion control including request for bonds, interference testing, etc.
• Analyze corrosion related failures and/ or changes to the system and recommend/ implement corrective action.
• Train and assist company personnel in matters related to corrosion control.
• Oversee corrosion related projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years corrosion control experience preferred.
• NACE CP1 preferred
• Experience with PCS-CPDM preferred
• 2 years project management experience preferred
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Good communicator with co-workers, supervisors, and internal / external customers
• Ability to handle stressful situations and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines, while maintain a high level of detail
• Able to work with minimal supervision, works well individually and on teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Working Conditions:

• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.
• Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 35 lbs.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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