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Oneok, Inc Corrosion Specialist Senior in Weatherford, Texas
#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Oversees and provides guidance for the execution and maintenance of the corrosion control program to ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures.
Provide high level expertise in the areas of cathodic protection, protective coatings, AC interference, pipeline integrity, pipeline construction, procedure development, regulatory compliance, and industry standards development.
Provides technical leadership, training, and support to field personnel responsible for maintenance of corrosion control systems, including ground beds, rectifiers, test equipment, mitigation systems, etc.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and implement corrosion control programs.
Troubleshoot and correct complex cathodic protection deficiencies, and stray current interference problems.
Provide advanced technical guidance in developing corrosion and/or pipeline integrity project planning and budgeting.
Lead efforts in planning, material requisitions, contractor selection, documentation, and management of new projects and work orders.
Provide overall field project management of pipeline integrity projects including assessment digs, pipe re-coating, corrosion surveys, AC mitigation system installation and ground bed and rectifier systems.
Design cathodic protection and coating systems for new pipeline construction projects.
Ensures installations and/or pipeline integrity projects are in compliance with Pipeline Safety Regulations, NACE Standards, and Company procedures and standards.
Develop and/or revise company operating procedures and engineering standards in area of expertise.
Provides corrosion control training to operation supervisors, field personnel, and corrosion technicians including mentoring and/or verifying the qualifications of personnel to perform OQ covered tasks.
Conducts facility inspections, reviews records and reports findings to appropriate management and departments.
Ensures that corrosion and pipeline integrity records are kept and maintained according to DOT requirements, Company standards, and department guidelines.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of special reports that document and/or make recommendations regarding the results of pipeline integrity assessment activities, special projects, or surveys.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the company, and internal customers. Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
Interact with software developers to enhance the corrosion control data management programs.
Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent formal education and job-related experience
Work Experience
8 years’ experience with and knowledge of corrosion control, gas and liquid pipeline construction, operations, and maintenance.
Experience performing corrosion control functions. Experience planning and designing cathodic protection systems.
Experience successfully using analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply math and algebraic formulas.
Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position, including a strong background in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access databases, and other applicable computer applications.
Experience and/or extensive training related to:
Evaluation and recommendation of corrosion control materials, equipment, and procedures.
Resolve system deficiencies.
Applicable company and governmental standards and regulations.
Interpersonal/communications skills.
Experience reading and interpreting pipeline safety regulations, company operating procedures, engineering standards constructions standards, corrosion engineering publications, accounting manuals and company procedures
Experience analyzing, compiling, and/or preparing various corrosion reports, analyses of company standards and practices, training materials, test results and findings, etc.
Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively.
Licenses and Certifications
- NACE Cathodic Protection/Corrosion Certification - minimum of Technologist level required.
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate-controlled areas (Constantly)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
- Travel to other locations and to job sites required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$96,000.00 - $144,000.00
ONEOK is a leading midstream service provider and owns one of the nation’s premier natural gas liquids systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid-Continent, Permian and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets.