Corrosion Engineer - PO Division Management Office

I.    POSITION OBJECTIVE

The corrosion engineer’s primary objection will be to assume responsibility for RBMI corrosion research, maintain the corrosion control manual, and conduct inspection and maintenance audits. This role will also involve analyzing and improving process corrosion issues to prevent corrosion-related leaks and accidents. Additionally, the Corrosion Engineer will provide expert assistance and recommendations on corrosion and materials evaluations, including participation in P&ID reviews, abnormal equipment analysis, incident investigations, and other related tasks.

II.    MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY  

Corrosion Analysis and Prevention: Conduct the Corrosion Under Insulation inspection and corrosion root cause analysis and improvement. Knowledge, skills, and ability to document activities and inspections as well as review the accuracy of data and information contained in reports prepared by others, and defend the company’s technical and procedural positions related to corrosion control activities. Responsible for development, review and maintenance of CEMP, CUI, and CUF programs.

PSM Compliance: Review and audit of PSM operations and corrosion issues such as Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), accident investigation, and equipment abnormal report. 

Corrosion Control Manual (CCD) Development and Maintenance: Develop and maintain a corrosion control manual (CCD).

RBMI Implementation and Execution: Work with the Site GMO/MI/Maintenance team to develop the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and Repair Plan. Perform RBMI corrosion research work, including internal/external corrosion rate, corrosion mechanism, environmental cracks, and other damage mechanism (ODM) evaluation and setting.

Evaluation of damage mechanism for inspection and maintenance audit: Perform damage mechanism assessment for inspection, maintenance, and audit operations.

Leakage and VOC escape cause/root cause analysis of damage mechanism research and improvement suggestions: Perform cause/root cause analysis of damage mechanism research and improvement suggestions.

THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance Program. Emphasize Nothing Touch the Ground Program and No Visual Pollution Program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

II.    QUALIFICATIONS  

Education/ Experience Requirement:

• No experience is necessary; a minimum of one year of corrosion and risk-based inspection experience within the petrochemical industry is preferred. Knowledge in pipeline assessment, Fitness for Service Evaluation, Risk Management, and Code Compliance, API 510, 570, 571, and 653 in addition to API 580 and 581 Risk-Based Inspections preferred. Experience in pipeline operations, design, and maintenance preferred. 
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science and Engineering (Corrosion Science and Engineering) is required; other related engineering disciplines considered.

Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job:

• General knowledge of material standards (e.g., API, NACE, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, and ISO).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• A willingness and drive to continue to learn and to improve yourself.

Other Requirements:

• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for their current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after being hired.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

 Training Courses    (All required for PdM Corrosion Engineers; Some optional for Operations Corrosion Engineers)                                                                      

API 571 Corrosion and Materials Certification                              
AMPP Refining Corrosion Technologist Certification                  
AMPP Basic Corrosion Online eCourse                                      
AMPP Corrosion Prevention & Control Management eCourse    
AMPP Ethics for the Corrosion Professional                                
AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level1)                              
FPC Painting Procedures EC / Maintenance                              
AWS The Science of Non-Destructive Testing                            
AMPP Corrosion Foundations Micro-Credential                          
AMPP Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)                                     
FPC Introduction to API-571/510/570/653    
API 580 Risked Based Inspection Certification    
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification    
API 570 Piping Inspector Certification    
API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification    
API 579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness-For-Service Evaluation ASME Course    
Codeware Compress / Inspect FFS Software Training   

• Must obtain API571 certification within two years of hire date.
• Must attain AMMP Corrosion Technologist certification within two years.
• Must participate in corrosion-related seminars