Southern Company · 5 months ago
Corrosion Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSouthern Company is seeking a Corrosion Engineer to support capital and special projects related to Corrosion Control and Design at Virginia Natural Gas. The role involves ensuring the development and implementation of corrosion control designs, technical guidance for corrosion technicians, and compliance monitoring.
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Responsibilities
Responsible to perform AC/DC interference monitoring and develop sound, technical solutions for remediation
Responsible for designing new Cathodic Protection (CP) systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures
Responsible for complex CP troubleshooting activities and generation of appropriate maintenance and remediation orders
Responsible for review of corrosion control designs for new construction or other / special projects
Ensures projects are designed and installed according to plans, specifications, procedures, and regulations
Review and evaluate new corrosion control technology for use. Assist with development of corresponding procedures
Responsible for monitoring new CP installation projects to ensure successful completion in accordance with plans and procedures
Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e. low systems, shorted conditions)
Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e. install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion
Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance
Evaluates corrosion control processes and procedures; suggests modifications and updates to improve efficiency, clarity, and understanding
Provides sound, technical guidance to Corrosion Technicians to address complex CP issues
Provide technical support for pipeline replacement projects and prioritization
Provides technical support for cathodic protection replacement, enhancement, or remediation projects
Generates reports as needed
Assists with implementation of accelerated actions (DIMP) & additional preventive and mitigative measures (TIMP)
Reviews and analyzes Cathodic Protection, leak history, and other pertinent data to identify trends and develop appropriate remedial measures
Troubleshoots complex corrosion control and cathodic protection issues; works with others to resolve
Enter compliance records accurately into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion
Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist CP3
Valid driver's license
4 years' work experience in pipeline cathodic protection and corrosion control
MS Office – intermediate proficiency
CAD/GIS - basic proficiency
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Ability to read, interpret, and implement codes, standards, and procedures
Ability to identify process improvements and work with others to develop appropriate processes and procedures
Knowledge of electrical principles – intermediate proficiency
Advanced cathodic protection system design and maintenance
Advanced cathodic protection system troubleshooting
Preferred
NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Specialist CP4
NACE Coating Inspector - Level 1 or higher
Professional Engineering License, Project Management Professional Related Work Experience
Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM) proficiency
Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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