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Corrosion Specialist

Overview:

This Corrosion Specialist position will be located in one of the following reporting locations – Pasadena, TX (Preferred) or Garyville, LA. This position will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, operational support, and improvement of all cathodic protection (CP) systems infrastructure within an assigned area of responsibility. It will also be supporting 2-3 corrosion technicians and various contractors to make sure that all data is collected on time and to provide additional support with troubleshooting of CP issues or exceptions as they occur. This position will also assist with improving processes focusing on annual CP surveys, rectifiers, remote monitoring units (RMUs), ground beds, test stations, bonds, casings, close-interval-survey, close-interval-survey-response, CP isolation, AC mitigation and atmospheric corrosion visual inspections. Overnight travel as necessary but not likely to exceed 10-15%. Assets within your area of responsibility can be either DOT regulated or non-DOT or some combination of each. In some cases, you will also have assets regulated at the State or local level. The Corrosion Control Services department of Marathon Pipe Line LLC is responsible for cathodic protection systems on approximately 8,200 miles of underground pipelines, 84 terminals, and 8 refineries.

Responsibilities:

Assess the health of cathodic protection systems by analyzing annual surveys, rectifiers and bond data utilizing internal tracking tools. Implement testing plans to diagnose cathodic protection deficiencies. Work with Process Leaders to submit new project ideas to correct deficiencies or with field technicians on field adjustments.

1. Assist and support the corrosion technicians with ensuring on time completion of atmospheric corrosion visual inspections on DOT above grade assets, spans, and exposures.

2. Develop and maintain working knowledge of Marathon Pipe Line (MPL) Corrosion Control standards, Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP, formerly NACE) practices and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements.

3. Advance technical knowledge of corrosion subject matter through continuing education and industry certifications.

4. Collaborate with other Corrosion Specialists and Corrosion Control Process Leaders within the Corrosion Control Services team.

5. Provide oversight for third party contractors performing cathodic protection surveys and repairs to cathodic protection systems. Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive cost savings and efficiencies.

6. Provide technical guidance and mentorship as needed to MPL corrosion technicians in assigned area. Use the scheduling process to prioritize and assign cathodic protection maintenance work to technicians and contractors as needed.

7. Identify new or emerging technologies that apply to cathodic protection systems. Develop and implement testing plans to demonstrate cost savings, efficiencies, or improvements in corrosion control adequacy.

8. Work with stakeholders within MPL, Terminals and Refining to provide corrosion control on MPC assets.

9. Assist with integration of corrosion data into inline inspection (ILI) tool runs. Participate in review of tool results.

10. Interact with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and other regulatory agencies during regulatory inspections of corrosion data, records, and field assets.

11. Assist Logistics and Storage Engineering (LSE) and Corrosion Control Services project leaders to advance cathodic protection projects. Activities include scope development, prioritization, management of change, and implementation support.

12. Coordinate or assist in the development of technical design basis for corrosion control components on Major (capital) Projects.

13. Assist with corrosion review, onboarding, and data integration for asset acquisitions.

14. Represent MPL corrosion control interests through industry involvement in AMPP, American Petroleum Institute (API) or Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI).

15. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

+ Minimum of a AMPP CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) certification required; AMPP CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician) or greater preferred.

+ 5-10 years of experience in the corrosion field preferred.

+ A valid driver’s license is required.

+ Proficiency in basic computer skills.

+ Previous pipeline experience is a plus.

**This position may consider other grade levels commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications.

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Location:

Pasadena, Texas

Additional locations:

Garyville, Louisiana

Job Requisition ID:

00020101

Location Address:

431 North Preston Rd

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.