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Cathodic Protection Program Coordinator

Compensation: $127.58/hr – 1099

Location: 3778 County Road 344
Kenedy, TX 78119

Schedule: 9 days on / 6 days off (9/80)

The Cathodic Protection (CP) Program Lead/Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing the Eagle Ford cathodic protection program to ensure the integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pipeline and facility assets. This position supports both regulated and non-regulated assets through planning, execution, documentation, contractor oversight, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems.

The CP Program Coordinator serves as the primary field execution coordinator for cathodic protection activities, acting as the interface between Pipeline Operations, Asset Integrity, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and third‑party service providers. The role ensures required inspections, surveys, maintenance activities, and regulatory documentation are completed accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities align with corrosion control program requirements and applicable PHMSA, DOT, state regulations, internal standards, and corporate Asset Integrity requirements.

Key Responsibilities Program Execution & Maintenance

• Coordinate and execute cathodic protection activities for pipelines, stations, terminals, tank batteries, facilities, and associated buried process piping.
• Develop annual and monthly CP work plans and survey schedules.
• Coordinate rectifier inspections, annual surveys, close interval surveys (CIS), interference testing, isolation testing, and other required inspections.
• Monitor cathodic protection system performance and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action, including facilitating fit‑for‑purpose solutions with Engineering to ensure lifecycle optimization.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities for rectifiers, ground beds, anodes, test stations, bonds, and isolation devices.
• Support Facility Engineering, Pipeline Integrity, and Corrosion Engineer program strategies, along with program control strategies, to meet long‑term integrity management objectives.

Planning, Data Collection & Documentation

• Develop survey routes and independently collect field data.
• Ensure field survey data is uploaded and maintained in the required format for cathodic protection records within approved company databases and records management systems.
• Ensure inspection results, maintenance activities, and corrective actions are documented accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintain regulatory and audit‑ready documentation supporting DOT, PHMSA, state regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support audit activities and provide requested documentation during regulatory or internal reviews.

Contractor & Field Coordination

• Coordinate field activities with Pipeline Operations, Maintenance, Land, Production Operations, and Integrity personnel.
• Interface with third‑party CP contractors and service providers.
• Verify contractor work quality and adherence to company procedures and standards.
• Track work progress, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review work assignments and contractor daily work output for the Bullhorn account.
• Review pipeline surveillance daily work assignments and contractor daily work output for the Chapman account.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide monthly program performance updates to Pipeline Operations and Asset Integrity leadership.
• Communicate program status, inspection findings, compliance concerns, and emerging risks.
• Maintain program dashboards and performance metrics as requested.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all required corrosion control inspections, surveys, maintenance activities, and remedial actions are completed in accordance with:

• 49 CFR 192
• 49 CFR 195
• Applicable state regulations
• Company DOT procedures
• Internal Asset Integrity requirements

Follow DOT‑required activities for pipeline maintenance and ensure activities are documented in the designated database in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP1) certification.
• Minimum five years of experience in cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, corrosion control, or related field operations.
• Experience performing work on PHMSA‑regulated liquid and gas pipeline systems.
• Demonstrated experience with cathodic protection surveys, rectifier inspections, and field data collection.
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently throughout operating areas.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic data management systems.

Required Program Capabilities

The contractor shall:

• Supply tools, equipment, vehicles, if applicable, phones, and other necessary resources to field personnel.
• Develop survey workflows for field data within the existing route framework.
• Provide monthly progress updates to Pipeline Operations and Asset Integrity.
• Maintain Veriforce Operator Qualifications (OQs).
• Ensure a minimum of two qualified OQ personnel capable of performing required cathodic protection tasks.
• Follow DOT‑required inspection, maintenance, and corrosion‑control activities for work crews and document all work within required timeframes in the designated company database.

Preferred Qualifications

• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2 or higher) certification.
• AMPP/NACE Corrosion Technician certification.
• Experience with CIS surveys, DCVG, ACVG, interference testing, and troubleshooting impressed current systems.
• Experience with GIS, mobile data‑collection applications, and integrity management systems.
• Knowledge of underground piping, facility corrosion programs, and integrity management processes.

At a minimum, the contingent worker shall ensure qualified personnel—or personnel operating under qualified supervision—are maintained for PHMSA‑covered tasks, including:

• Performing cathodic protection surveys
• Inspecting cathodic protection rectifiers
• Inspecting interference bonds
• Clearing shorted casings
• Inspecting and testing electrical isolation devices
• Taking cathodic protection potential measurements
• Troubleshooting in‑service cathodic protection systems
• Performing close interval surveys (CIS)
• Inspecting and maintaining cathodic protection rectifiers

All work must be performed consistently with company procedures and applicable OQ requirements.

Success Measures

• 100% completion of required regulatory CP inspections and surveys.
• Timely closure of identified CP deficiencies.
• Accurate and complete data capture and records management.
• Regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Reliable cathodic protection coverage across pipeline and facility assets.
• Safe execution of all field activities with no recordable incidents.