Senior Corrosion Specialist

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Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Job Purpose/Summary:

Plains has an immediate opening for a Senior Corrosion Specialist based in Houston, Texas. Reporting to the Corporate Internal Corrosion Supervisor, this role serves as an operations and stakeholder liaison to support projects, strategic initiatives, and the Internal Corrosion Program in achieving safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in internal corrosion within the midstream and crude oil pipeline industry, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Occasional travel to field locations is required (10%). The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide technical support and oversight for the Internal Corrosion Program across crude oil pipelines and facility assets throughout North America. Review, analyze, and interpret internal corrosion monitoring data to identify trends for the development, implementation, and optimization of mitigation strategies. Support pipeline and facility integrity assessments, risk evaluations, corrosion investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development related to internal corrosion threats and anomalies. Track and evaluate corrosion KPIs, program effectiveness, and compliance metrics while prioritizing workload and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with company standards, PHMSA regulations, and internal integrity program requirements; identify areas of non-compliance and support corrective actions as needed. Coordinate with Operations, Integrity, Engineering, field personnel, and chemical vendors to optimize mitigation effectiveness, integrity execution, and operational reliability. Support standardization and consistency of internal corrosion and integrity activities across North America while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency within the Operational Integrity team. Assist with budgeting, project planning, and implementation of internal corrosion-related initiatives and mitigation plans. Participate in field visits, audits, operational reviews, low-volume system reviews, and facility flow assessments to support program execution and data quality. Provide SME guidance, mentorship, technical recommendations, and timely communication, reports, and project updates to management and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

5+ years of integrity related experience (pipeline integrity, facility integrity, or corrosion). AMPP Certifications preferred, Level 2 required within a year of hired date. In-depth understanding of integrity management, failure mechanisms, and mitigative measures. Strong ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and develop actionable insights. Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and industry applications. Ability to communicate technical information to a wide audience. A team focused attitude and demonstrated ability to function within a team. Willingness to travel to field locations (10%). Advanced problem-solving capabilities and proven ability to tackle complicated challenges. Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks. Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment #Plains At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com. Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more. At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team.

These values include:

Safety and Environmental Stewardship:

We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.

Ownership and Accountability:

We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.

Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion:

We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Ethics and Integrity:

We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.

Teamwork:

We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation:

We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.