Corrosion Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Corrosion Manager responsible for overseeing and managing our corrosion control program to ensure the integrity, longevity, and safe operation of assets, and our pipeline system. This position is responsible for managing field corrosion technicians, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing the implementation of corrosion mitigation strategies for pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. This position will be based out of Sealy, Texas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities of corrosion technicians and contractors across multiple pipeline systems and midstream facilities.


• Work with project teams to review CP system designs for new construction to ensure correct isolation and protection of all assets.


• Assign work, ensure field execution aligns with standards, and provide technical guidance and performance feedback.


• Manage corrosion specialists and technicians, guiding their daily activities, and fostering their professional development.


• Support recruiting, training, and development of corrosion team members.


• Evaluate and implement internal corrosion control programs.


• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections and respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies.


• Prepare reports and integrity assessments related to corrosion activity and mitigation.


• Monitor both external and internal corrosion control and cathodic protection systems, perform maintenance and document accordingly.


• Review inline inspection (ILI) data and integrate corrosion data into integrity management plans (IMP).


• Collaborate with engineering and integrity teams on corrosion modeling, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.


• Manage third-party vendors performing coatings assessments, CP upgrades, and excavation/remediation work.


• Asses pipeline conditions, recognize and prevent potential human or environmental threats and mitigate risk of safety incidents.


• Test and measure efficient operations of the cathodic protection systems and recommend corrosion prevention measures on pipeline facilities.


• Troubleshoot areas of non-compliance, recommend corrective procedures and perform maintenance as needed including repairs and installations.


• Document and maintain all records of system and facility evaluations, improvement recommendations and work performed.


• Manage and document the scheduled regulatory inspections, including, but not limited to, rectifiers, bonds, AC mitigation and annual surveys.


• Generate company standards, procedures and recordkeeping forms for WWM corrosion program.


• Comply with safety, environmental and corrosion control regulations and company requirements. 


• Attend safety training, maintain required certifications to perform job duties, set example of high safety standards and assist in regulatory inspections.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate of Applied Science degree.


• 7+ years of experience in corrosion control and pipeline integrity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.


• Extensive experience working on midstream pipeline systems, terminals, and related infrastructure.


• Strong understanding of federal and state pipeline safety and corrosion control regulations.


• At least 5 years of experience with corrosion control measures related to DOT 192 and Texas Railroad Commission.


• Experience with TRRC audits.


• Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.


• Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills.


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies.


• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams.


• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.


• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.


• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required.


• Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
  
  

Benefits: This position is located in Sealy, TX. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.