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Kinetik

Corrosion Supervisor

Midland, TX · On-site

Oversee all aspects of the company's cathodic protection program, including design, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems. * Review and evaluate ...

kinetik

Corrosion Supervisor

Midland, TX · On-site

Oversee all aspects of the company's cathodic protection program, including design, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems. * Review and evaluate ...

Nexus Integrity Management

CP Helper 1

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Position Overview The CP Helper I supports field technicians in performing cathodic protection (CP) installation, testing, and maintenance activities on pipelines and related infrastructure. This ...

Nexus Integrity Management

CP Helper 1

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Position Overview The CP Helper I supports field technicians in performing cathodic protection (CP) installation, testing, and maintenance activities on pipelines and related infrastructure. This ...

Nexus Integrity Management

CP Helper 1

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Position Overview The CP Helper I supports field technicians in performing cathodic protection (CP) installation, testing, and maintenance activities on pipelines and related infrastructure. This ...

Nexus Integrity Management

CP Helper 1

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Position Overview The CP Helper I supports field technicians in performing cathodic protection (CP) installation, testing, and maintenance activities on pipelines and related infrastructure. This ...

Kinetik

Corrosion Technician

Pecos, TX · On-site

Conduct cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion control surveys. * Test, adjust, and maintain existing cathodic protection equipment and testing facilities. * Analyze / evaluate corrosion ...

EPIC Midstream

CORROSION TECH

San Antonio, TX

Corrosion mitigation duties include but are not limited to cathodic protection, internal corrosion ... Able to proficiently utilize corrosion related testing equipment including, but not limited to ...

Azuria Water Solutions

Corrosion Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Corrpro is a corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the ... Conduct post-installation surveys, complete interference testing and energize rectifier systems

Azuria Water Solutions

Corrosion Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Corrpro is a corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the ... Conduct post-installation surveys, complete interference testing and energize rectifier systems

Enterprise Products

Technician, Corrosion

Manvel, TX · On-site

Conducting annual cathodic protection surveys and maintaining the appropriate records/documentation ... Able to proficiently utilize corrosion related testing equipment including, but not limited to ...

Enterprise Products

Technician, Corrosion

Manvel, TX

Conducting annual cathodic protection surveys and maintaining the appropriate records/documentation ... Able to proficiently utilize corrosion related testing equipment including, but not limited to ...

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How much do cathodic protection tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for cathodic protection tester in Texas is $26.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $32.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cathodic protection tester?

A Cathodic Protection Tester is responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating cathodic protection systems that prevent metal structures from corroding. They conduct field measurements, analyze data, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role typically involves working with pipelines, storage tanks, and other buried or submerged metal structures. Cathodic Protection Testers may also troubleshoot issues and recommend necessary adjustments to maintain system effectiveness.

What does a typical workday look like for a cathodic protection tester?

A typical day for a Cathodic Protection Tester involves traveling to various sites to inspect and test cathodic protection systems on pipelines, storage tanks, or other metal structures. You’ll use specialized electronic equipment to measure voltage and current, record data, and identify potential issues or areas needing maintenance. Collaboration with engineers, maintenance crews, and safety personnel is common, and adherence to strict safety and environmental guidelines is required. The work often takes place outdoors and may involve a combination of routine testing, troubleshooting, and detailed reporting. This role offers variety and the chance to develop hands-on technical skills while contributing to critical infrastructure protection.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cathodic protection tester position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cathodic Protection Tester, you need a solid understanding of corrosion principles, electrical testing techniques, and relevant safety protocols, often supported by vocational training or industry certifications such as NACE CP Tester (CP1). Familiarity with field instruments like multimeters, voltmeters, reference electrodes, and data logging systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and in teams are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate data collection, safe operations, and effective reporting, all of which are critical for protecting infrastructure and meeting regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Cathodic Protection Tester job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,404 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Corrosion Supervisor

Kinetik

Midland, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.
Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, after hours as needed based on business necessity
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administers and continuously improve the company's corrosion control programs for natural gas, crude oil, NGL, and associated facility assets. Provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction for internal corrosion, external corrosion, cathodic protection, maintenance pigging, and integrity-related activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and company requirements. Reports to the Pipeline Corrosion & Integrity Manager.
  • Directly supervises and develops Corrosion Technicians and other assigned personnel.
  • Establishes employee goals and performance expectations while providing necessary coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.
  • Coordinates daily work activities, schedules, and field priorities to ensure efficient utilization of personnel and resources.
  • Promotes and enforces a strong safety culture and compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assists in the workforce planning, recruiting, training, and succession development of corrosion personnel.
  • Oversee all aspects of the company's cathodic protection program, including design, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems.
  • Review and evaluate annual survey data, CIS, AC/DC interference or any other applicable data.
  • Direct investigation, prioritization, and remediation of cathodic protection deficiencies and external corrosion threats.
  • Develop and execute monitoring and mitigation strategies to support long-term asset integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Review corrosion assessment data and make recommendations regarding repair, replacement, rehabilitation, and mitigation activities.
  • Provide technical leadership for internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation programs affecting assets.
  • Review corrosion coupon, ER probe, UT monitoring, fluid analysis, solid analysis, gas quality, bacterial activity, and chemical treatment data to identify degradation mechanisms and integrity threats.
  • Develop and enhance corrosion control strategies including chemical treatment, inhibition programs, pigging programs, operational changes, and monitoring enhancements.
  • Coordinate with chemical vendors, laboratories, service providers, operations, facility personnel and foreign operators to optimize treatment effectiveness and program performance.
  • Support failure investigations and root cause analyses involving corrosion-related incidents or equipment failure and degradation.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT PHMSA requirements and company standards.
  • Maintains required documentation, records, and reports necessary to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical support during regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of corrosion control procedures, standards, and operating practices.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Environmental, and Regulatory departments to assist in developing solutions that improve asset reliability and integrity.
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews and asset risk evaluations.
  • Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning for all corrosion related initiatives.
  • Track and monitor KPI metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Assist in the day-to-day maintenance pigging program activities. Support field personnel towards internal corrosion mitigation strategies and operational reliability.
  • Provide program performance updates and recommendations to Management.
  • Serve as SME for corrosion control and mitigation activities.
  • Maintain awareness of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and applicable industry standards.
  • Supervises design and planning of new cathodic protection installations, deep well anodes and rectifier stations.
  • Evaluates adequacy of cathodic protection systems through periodic measurements.
  • Develops, scopes, directs, and supports projects such as ultrasonic thickness monitoring surveys, close interval and other field surveys, data interpretation and analysis, monitoring, and mitigation of external corrosion.
  • Provide a high level of internal corrosion control technical expertise and problem-solving for complex internal corrosion control, including site reviews, gas quality, analysis of corrosion coupons, liquid/solid sample analysis results interpretation, maintenance pigging, and other general internal corrosion monitoring and treatment systems. Coordinate activities of vendors providing internal corrosion control analysis and chemicals.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate
  • 10 plus years of in-depth corrosion control experience and working knowledge of external and internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquid pipelines.
  • Experience managing third-party contractors and corrosion service providers.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated solutions to issues impacting integrity, reliability and/or compliance.
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
  • Working knowledge of various Federal and State pipeline regulations including Integrity Management regulations.
  • Ability to handle stressful situation and respond to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to effectively manage priorities while working with various types of people.
  • Candidate will be a self-motivated and self-directed individual with good communication and computer skills.
  • High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
  • BS in Engineering is preferred (Mechanical, Chemical or Metallurgy).
  • Working experience and application knowledge of various pipeline industry related standards such as API, ASME, NACE, NFPA, and CSA, preferred.
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations and standards (49 CFR Part 192 & 195)
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications. (Excel, Word, Power-point, etc.)
  • Proficient in PCS-CPDM

Working Conditions:
  • Will be working in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
  • Will work outdoors in adverse or extreme weather conditions.
  • Will be required to frequently drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
  • Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
  • Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis.Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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