Remote Cathodic Protection Technologist Jobs in Virginia

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At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Our US Corrosion Prevention team within Pipe Integrity team is growing to meet our business needs and add a new team member in one of our corporate or regional locations to support the US Natural Gas Operations Corrosion Prevention Program.

We are seeking an experienced Corrosion Prevention Engineer who has knowledge and experience in the design, monitoring and scoping of mitigative activities of impressed current cathodic protection, galvanic anode cathodic protection and AC current mitigation systems. This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to collaborate with CP technicians, specialists, contractors, and project execution teams to ensure the pipeline system is adequately protected against corrosion to allow continued safe operations of the asset and compliance with regulations.

What You'll Do

• Own, maintain and implement the corrosion prevention program for the operating footprint
• Collaborate with CP specialist and technicians to scope survey and remediation programs
• Analyze incoming CP data and identify deficiencies requiring remediation, including AC mitigation, Remote Monitoring Unit troubleshooting, stray current, and above/below criteria findings
• Scope and design CP remedial projects for assets, as needed
• Support project execution teams to ensure successful implementation of designs, for end-of-life replacements, new design requirements, as well as both greenfield and brownfield system upgrades
• Build and implement program oversight structure for third party providing CP services
• Support regulatory engagement and reporting activities for US regulators
• Analyze in-line inspection, direct assessment and other data to generate, plan, schedule and implement effective programs to manage external corrosion and other pipeline integrity threats
• Analyze environmental, operational and historical data to infer condition of pipeline regarding the external corrosion threat and any corresponding corrosion prevention modifications required according to integrity management plans
• Report, document, and demonstrate compliance with company corrosion processes and procedures
• Analyze assessment data to determine potential future actions to improve safety and reliability of pipeline facilities
• Work with Project Managers and regional personnel to ensure successful implementation of CP programs
• Assist with development of internal standards, plans, procedures, and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations, codes, standards, and industry best practices
• Provide timely technical support to various internal and external stakeholders
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 Years' experience in Corrosion Prevention or adjacent discipline
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• Ten years of progressive experience in an engineering environment related to pipeline integrity, corrosion control and/or coatings
• Background in pipeline integrity management
• Knowledge and solid experience in external corrosion control, assessment, management and coatings

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered AMPP CP professional with completion of AMPP CP 3 program
• Post-graduate degree in a related Engineering discipline
• Experience with US pipeline design, construction, operations, and/or integrity
• Knowledge of integrity related PHMSA requirements including changes within latest revisions
• P.E. or ability to obtain license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated to deliver results and continuously improve
• Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to analyze and interpret data, and convey information to a variety of stakeholders

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Travel across North America to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 10% of work schedule)

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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