Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 13 hours ago
CORROSION TECHNICIAN (ROBSTOWN, TX)
Robstown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelKinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, and they are seeking a Corrosion Technician to provide technical support related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity. The role involves designing and maintaining cathodic protection and conducting specialized corrosion tests on steel structures.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity
Cathodic protection includes gathering annual pipe-to-soil surveys, gathering rectifier readings and troubleshooting rectifier units, performing interference testing, and recommending, designing, overseeing installation, and performing as-built drawings for needed cathodic facilities
Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes, and internal corrosion control facilities
Monitor the condition of the pipeline through pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspection, examination of coupons, data from in-line tools, etc
Monitor electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts
Conduct various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities
Atmospheric corrosion duties include performing coating evaluations and providing technical assistance to district operations
Internal corrosion responsibilities include evaluating, developing and monitoring the internal corrosion control program for single, multiphase gas pipelines and liquid lines
Gather and evaluate data, recommend, perform, and oversee mitigative measures
Document all related work associated with performing and maintaining regulatory compliance and operating and maintenance procedures
Lead efforts to design and implement effective long-term cathodic protection systems
Prepares drawings, job specifications and contract bid documents
Pipeline integrity responsibilities include providing assistance running in-line digital metal loss and stress corrosion cracking inspection tools, writing associated action plans, performing and documenting prove-up inspections, and writing closure reports
Assist E&C and Engineering personnel with the evaluation / development / implementation and maintenance of facility grounding systems
Perform coating evaluations for atmospheric corrosion control and prepare mitigation plans
Participate in federal inspections
Inspect 3rd party construction / work activities
Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A two year technical degree in Corrosion Technology, electrical, electronics, or equivalent from an approved and accredited college or university
Approved educational courses in all phases of corrosion including internal, external, and atmospheric corrosion
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
Achieve and maintain all qualifications, certifications, and progression requirements applicable to the job classification
Completion of any site specific technical training may be applicable
May be required to possess a commercial driver's license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations
Understand and operate all corrosion related instrumentation
Working knowledge of environmental and safety aspects of coating projects
Proficient with computer skills (MS Office, operating systems, company software, and technical systems)
Basic Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device
Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame
Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure access equipment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Kinder Morgan, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2023 (4)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
2023-11-08
2023-11-04
Company data provided by crunchbase