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Company:
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Koch Pipeline Company, LP
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| Location: |
TX - Corpus Christi TX |
| Posted: |
5/18/2012 |
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Salary:
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N/A
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Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. , which owns or operates about 4,000 miles of pipelines in the U.S., believes success is achieved through providing superior value for customers, employees and the public, and by applying the Market-Based Management® business philosophy to its day-to-day activities. With this commitment and more than six decades of experience in pipeline operations, Koch Pipeline transports crude oil, refined products, chemicals, and natural gas liquids through pipelines in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and Texas. Koch Pipeline employees strive for excellence in regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship and safety. In fact, Koch Pipeline's operating practices and safety and environmental achievements earn praise and commendations from industry and governmental organizations, including being named one of America's Safest Companies. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., is an indirect subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the world's largest private companies. See www.kochpipeline.com.
Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. is looking for a Corrosion Technician for our Corpus Christi, Tx station. Company truck, fuel, and maintenance provided.
As a Corrosion Technician for Koch Pipeline you will be responsible for the following:
- Must be able to perform cathodic protection operation, maintenance & repair on pipelines, tanks & station facilities.
- Responsible for Cathodic protection of KPL assets South Texas crude and Texas pipeline refined products in the Helena area
- Assist others areas of the company to perform cathodic protection as needed.
- Understand and develop relationships with customers, both internal and external.
- Must follow safety rules & regulations & promote a positive safety culture.
- Must strive for 10,000% compliance.
Requirements
- 2+ years pipeline corrosion experience
- Strong analytical, documentation and time management skills
- Excellent oral & written communication skills & the ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, contractors, customers & corporate personnel.
- Proficient computer knowledge, including all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Must be a self starter & capable of effectively working in a team environment.
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred
- 5+ years corrosion experience
- 2+ years pipeline cathodic protection survey experience
- NACE certified Corrosion Technician or NACE certified CP Level I
- Proficient and knowledgeable of DOT 195
Other Considerations
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on an infrequent basis
- Ability to work outside in hot or cold climate conditions
- Ability to climb steps, ladders, or tanks
- Ability to wear flame retardant clothing (i.e. Nomex) when required
- Ability to wear required PPE while working, including at minimum. a hard hat, safety glasses and heeled work boots
- Position requires the ability to wear respirator and to pass a respirator fit test
- Position requires a valid driver's license
- Must be able to respond to calls 24/7 for emergency response
- Must have the ability to respond within 30 minutes of assigned assets
- Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time which could include overnight stays.
- This role is subject to TWIC
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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