Corrosion Engineer I/II - Canonsburg PA-Grand Cane LA-Houston TX

At DT Midstream (DTM), we've got the energy to achieve great things! DTM owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage and gathering assets, allowing us to provide a comprehensive set of midstream services to our customers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and into Canada. DTM is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success and our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer (Internal Corrosion) reports to the Supervisor, Integrity Management. This position has broad responsibilities for asset integrity and corrosion control. The focus of this role is managing and maintaining the company’s internal corrosion programs to include control and mitigation of Microbiological, Acid Gas (CO2, H2S) and O2 corrosion constituents. This position will lead the coordination of DTM’s internal corrosion program by evaluating existing practices, recommending optimized strategies, implementing strategies, and developing and monitoring program budgets. The successful candidate will be expected to independently manage core internal corrosion program activities and drive continuous improvement of monitoring and mitigation strategies. 

Location

This position could be located in Houston, TX, Grand Cane, LA, Tulsa, OK, or Canonsburg, PA. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Develop and implement internal corrosion control programs for natural gas gathering and transmission pipelines, ensuring compliance with CFR 192.475, 192.476, and 192.477.


• Monitoring Accountabilities
  
  
  
  • Lead internal corrosion monitoring efforts including corrosion coupons, gas, liquid and solids sampling, bacteria testing, gas chromatography, UT monitoring, and ER probes.
  
  
  • Recommend, scope, budget, and support the implementation of new monitoring installations.
  
  
  • Coordinate and manage third-party contractors performing internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation activities.
  
  


• Mitigation Accountabilities 
  
  
  
  • Develop operational area specific internal corrosion mitigation plans that address identified threats and damage mechanisms.
  
  
  • Develop and implement corrective actions for monitoring results that exceed defined action levels or KPIs.
  
  
  • Review routine pigging reports to ensure maintenance pigging activities are completed as scheduled.
  
  
  • Lead routine reviews and provide recommendations for chemical treatment to mitigate internal corrosion. 
  
  


• Data Management Accountabilities
  
  
  
  • Assist the Information Systems Professional with the architecture and design of internal corrosion databases. 
  
  
  • Maintain and evergreen the IC Monitoring database to ensure monitoring records remain accurate, current, and complete.
  
  
  • Assist the Information Systems Professional in developing an Internal Corrosion Mitigation database and tracking system to ensure maintenance pigging is performed as prescribed in the mitigation plan.
  
  
  • Review internal corrosion monitoring data monthly to identify exceptions and KPI trends.
  
  
  • Ensure all internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation records are accurate, well organized, and readily accessible for regulatory audit. 
  
  


• Program Management Accountabilities 
  
  
  
  • Lead routine meetings with operational teams to review program performance, identify emerging corrosion risks, and drive mitigation actions (in-person and virtual).
  
  
  • Prepare reports and presentations that document findings and provide recommendations regarding the internal corrosion program.
  
  
  • Maintain and update the Internal Corrosion Program Manual and associated design standardization drawings.
  
  
  • Develop budget, which is inclusive of new monitoring installations, chemical treatment recommendations, and manpower requirements for maintenance pigging. 
  
  


• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the company, and internal customers. Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.


• Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.


• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.


• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy or other related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and job-related experience


• Minimum 3 years of job-related experience, additional experience in internal corrosion program management is strongly preferred. Although candidates with other experience are encouraged to apply. 


• Experience with internal corrosion monitoring, mitigation, data management, and program coordination.


• Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position, including a strong background in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other computer applications


• Interpersonal/communications skills


• Experience interacting with and effectively communicating across technical teams, contractors, and pipeline operations

Preferred Education and Experience 

• AMPP Internal Corrosion certifications. 


• Experience in developing or leading internal corrosion mitigation programs.


• Experience and/or training related to: 
  
  
  
  • Evaluation and recommendation of corrosion control materials, equipment and procedures 
  
  
  • Company and governmental standards and regulations 
  
  
  • Analytical/problem solving skills 
  
  
  • Identification and resolution of system deficiencies
  
  
  • Industry (AMPP, INGAA, API) and governmental standards and regulations
  
  


• Experience compiling and preparing corrosion reports, regulatory documentation, technical analyses, and supporting materials including test results, procedures, and training documentation


• Experience reading and interpreting pipeline safety regulations, company operating procedures, engineering standards, constructions standards, corrosion engineering publications, accounting manuals and company procedures


• Experience with Microsoft Access databases, and RSTRENG

Travel Requirements

• Up to 30-35% travel will be required for this role. The work will be focused Louisiana. However, the company operates and may require travel to TX, MN, WI, IL, IN, KY, TN, PA, WV, OH, NY and MI.