Activities
The CP Engineer would work in the Surface Technical department in the integrity section. The candidate would be involved in day-to-day operations in supporting CP management for all the assets having sacrificial and impressed current systems. Duties include but not limited to Support the Integrity department in the ongoing development and management of CP programs under fields Integrity Management Program. Specific duties and responsibilities include; ? Cathodic Protection System Management: Lead the development, implementation, and management of cathodic protection systems for cathodically protected assets to prevent external corrosion and ensure asset integrity. ? Site Visits and Inspections: Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess the performance and condition of cathodic protection systems, identify corrosion-related issues, and troubleshoot problems as they arise. ? Supervise the team of CP technicians and allocate the work to them on day-to-day basis. ? Manage the CP Contractor activities. ? Development and Maintenance of Asset register: Maintain a current and accurate inventory of Piping, tanks, pipelines, flowlines and their respective inspection records viz. potential measurements and current measurements. ? Design and Installation: Provide technical expertise in the design, specification, and installation of cathodic protection systems for new and existing assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. ? Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of entire ICCP cathodic protection systems, analyze the data and make adjustments as necessary to maintain optimal system performance.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that all cathodic protection activities comply with clients design intent, relevant industry standards, regulations, and environmental requirements. Maintain accurate records and documentation of system performance and maintenance activities. ? Technical Advising: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Integrity engineers, corrosion engineer, maintenance personnel and operations personnel, to provide technical guidance and recommendations related to corrosion control with cathodic protection. ? Troubleshooting: Respond to and resolve cathodic protection-related issues viz. interference with other assets and coordinate with them for resolution. ? Be the CP focal point of Integrity team with operations, operations readiness and maintenance teams ? Management of CP Inspection PMs and inspection deferrals and other management of change. Attend PSSR’s with operation readiness teams as ST representative. ? Manage and organize specialized surveys like DCVG and CIP surveys. ? Develop weekly monthly and annual reports on cathodic protection status etc.
Skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in engineering, preferably Electrical /Mechanical/Materials or metallurgy – with good academic background ? Experience in Cathodic Protection for onshore assets specially with Impressed current systems. ? 7-10 years + of relevant experience in CP activities. ? Certification to NACE CP2/3 for cathodic protection desired. ? Willing to spend 40-50% time in the field.