Corrosion Engineer Specialist

Summary

Manages projects from design through completion, including support of plans of projects with engineering department. Works under the supervision and direction of a Corrosion Supervisor. Helps designs new or relocation pipe facilities such as gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects. Performs all aspects of cathodic protection work, including analysis, design and maintenance of cathodic protection systems. Performs manual and skilled duties in the construction, operation, maintenance, and corrosion control program for natural gas pipelines in accordance with DOT 192 Regulations.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Designs intermediate gas distribution facilities and associated support systems including cathodic protection.
• Provides design support to local gas operations.
• Coordinates efforts with customers and all vendors that provide corrosion-related services, including all CNP districts gas and / or electric.
• Communicates with district operations staff to determine where corrections are needed or to assist with problems.
• Mentors and trains new employees.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the permanent natural gas distribution system records, including its evolution, development, archiving, and maintenance.
• Analyzes field data gathering activities, including test point checks, rectifier readings, bond readings, and pipe-to-soil results.
• Designs and installs gas pipeline protection systems, including installation of conventional ground beds and sacrificial anodes when required.
• Troubleshoots the Cathodic Protection system to determine repair needs.
• Maintains all records related to cathodic protection systems.
• Ensures design, maintenance, and construction requirements meet regulatory requirements established by municipal, parish, state, and federal authorities.
• Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Company standards pertaining to corrosion control, investigations, operations and maintenance in general.
• Complies with all DOT and OSHA federal regulations, including staying abreast of changes and updates that may occur.
• Other duties as determined by Manager of Technical Field Operations or TFO Operations Supervisor.

Education

Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and / or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Experience

Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in natural gas utility design or a minimum of four (4) years of related construction project design.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses / Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs)

Physical Requirements

Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Also able to view and operate a personal computer monitor or laptop screen and sit for long periods. Able to operate office machines including telephone, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. Able to operate a motor vehicle including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted.

Working Conditions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position. Other duties and tasks may be assigned at the Company's discretion.

We want you to know

Being part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career. It is an opportunity to make a positive impact and to contribute to enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share.

What we bring to you

Job Type : Full Time

Posting Start Date : 10 / 09 / 2025 | Posting End Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination and requiring affirmative action in employment. These regulations cover protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other categories. Employers must comply with these regulations and related company policies.

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