Summary:  The Sr. Manager, Corrosion Services South Region reports to the Vice President, Asset Integrity and maintains close communication and support to the Sr. Director Pipeline Integrity.  The Sr. Manager, through direct action, subordinate positions, and six (6) Field Divisions initiates, develops and implements the Business Units technical direction and philosophy concerning corrosion control, including compliance with regulations, company Standard Operating Procedures, and Engineering Standards.  The Sr. Manager has direct responsibility for the management of goals, objectives and activities of the Corrosion Managers, Corrosion Specialists, and Corrosion Engineers to reach achieve company and group performance expectations.  The Sr. Manager works directly with the Corrosion Managers, Corrosion Engineers, Pipeline Integrity Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that all work is completed in an efficient manner and all technical issues are resolved.

 Dimensions: Reporting Employees: 23 - 25 exempt; 32,647 miles of regulated transmission pipelines, and 38,640 miles of intrastate gathering/midstream pipelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

1.        Manages the Corrosion Services functions for all of the company’s pipeline and facility (compressor stations, processing plants, etc.) assets.

2.        Manages the daily activities of the Corrosion Managers, Corrosion Specialists and Corrosion Engineers in support of company goals and objectives.

3.        Through direct and indirect action, manages the employees responsible for implementation of the Company corrosion control program necessary for efficient operations, code compliance and to promote integrity of the pipelines.

4.        In conjunction with technical support from the corrosion managers, corrosion engineer, manages the employees responsible for trouble shooting the corrosion control systems necessary for code compliance.

5.        In conjunction with technical support from the corrosion managers and corrosion engineers, manages corrosion control support and technical expertise to project engineering for all proposed facilities and/or facility modifications. 

6.        Manages corrosion control data loading and integration process with the assistance of the GIS group for close interval survey (CIS) and direct current voltage gradient (DCVG) data.

7.        Selects and qualifies third party service providers in the areas of corrosion services including survey, cathodic protection systems, AC mitigation and chemical treatment.

8.        Manages the integration of corrosion data with inline inspection data with the assistance of the corrosion and integrity engineers.

9.        Approves subordinates’ P-Card and expense reports.

10.     Provides field technical assistance and direction in complex corrosion data analysis obtained through close interval surveys, direct current voltage gradient surveys, annual test point surveys or other corrosion related field activities.  Assist in management and dissemination of corrosion control data through the corrosion control software.

11.     Provides oversight and direction for the interaction among the Pipeline Integrity PMs, Corrosion Specialists, Corrosion Engineers, and the Integrity Engineers.  Works with all parties for efficient operations and effective results.

12.     Works with the Director and Sr. Managers/Managers of Pipeline Integrity (interstate, intrastate and hazardous liquids) in the development of preventive and mitigative measures for corrosion control in high consequence areas.

13.     Monitors and assesses proposed DOT Code and other applicable regulatory changes.  Works with Department personnel and industry affiliations to shape proposed regulations in the best interest of pipeline safety and company impact.

14.     Through subordinates and other Department personnel, ensures that the company’s Standard Operating Procedures and Engineering Standards meet all applicable code and regulatory requirements.

15.     Ensures support via direct employees, for inspections and audits by outside regulatory agencies such as The Office of Pipeline Safety.  Coordinates company personnel involved in inspections and conducts inter-company inspections on a routine basis to ensure compliance with company SOP’s.

16.     Supports failure analysis related to pipeline and compression facilities.  Establishes working relationships with outside consultants and laboratories to support the determination and resolution of failure root causes.

17.     Participates as a key member of the Houston Emergency Response team.  Team will be activated for pipeline failures or other significant events as determined by the VP of Asset Integrity.  Sr. Manager will direct the technical investigation of pipeline failures and recommend appropriate corrective measures. 

18.     Through industry affiliations and personal contact, encourage and sponsor research efforts, evaluate new products and technologies and promote the use of such technologies within the Business Unit.

19.     Directs the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment that could potentially be incorporated in existing facilities.  Keeps abreast of technical advances that may be valuable considering increased efficiencies, manpower needs and environmental regulations. 

20.     Manage the company’s corrosion control program including development and maintenance of SOP’s, Technician training, new technology development and implementation.

21.     Maintains contact with Division and Area personnel and reviews/monitors activities and operations to ensure that all company and governmental code requirements have been met.   This will include interpretation and clarification of the manuals when necessary.

22.     Assist the Director of Technical Services in the administration of the Company Employee Qualification Program for evaluation of all Area and Division technicians.  This includes performing evaluations of technicians and recommending program modifications or improvements.

23.     Consult with sales and service personnel of manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers to evaluate new products, product improvements and retrofits to improve performance, efficiency, durability, reliability, and to identify and resolve technical problems.

24.     Develop specifications and scope of work used to create contracts for performing operation and maintenance activities by contractors.  Ensures that the specifications and scope of work are consistent with company policies and guidelines, communicate the needs of the company and specifies how the task is to be performed.

25.     Reviews proposed construction/engineering capital projects.  Reviews scope of work and preliminary drawings to ensure project plans and objectives are consistent with current facility designs and operating philosophy and provides feedback to Engineering Design regarding required or recommended changes. Identifies and implements changes needed for operation with feedback to Design and Division Operations. Supports construction/engineering during project construction on all corrosion control related items. Provides training and assistance to the Divisions regarding the operation and maintenance of the new facilities.

26.     Provide field assistance in corrosion data analysis obtained through close interval surveys, annual test point surveys or other corrosion related field activities.  Assist in management and dissemination of corrosion control data through the corrosion control software.