Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer – Pipelines

Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer – Pipelines

About Us:

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role:

The Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical services to support the safety, reliability, integrity and long-term value of Jemena’s Class that supports Jemena’s commercial and operational objective. 

Responsibilities include:

The individual will be responsible for technical input to:

• Creating Opportunity Briefs related to Cathodic Protection and Corrosion
• Design and Project Support for Cathodic Protection including scoping for new CP systems, review of CP design, responding to technical queries and supporting CP system commissioning.
• Performance Monitoring of CP systems, including review of pipe to soil potential survey data, corrosion coupon reads, CP unit and ground bed checks ensuring compliance to AS 2832.1
• Operational Engineering Support for Cathodic Protection related items, including scoping and assisting with investigations, making recommendations, and implementing recommendations. Supporting minor site investigations as required and/or supporting CP Contractor with major site investigations.
• Performance Non-Conformance investigation and reporting for Cathodic Protection related items
• Carry out or assist with CP surveys, including, pipe to soil potential survey, CIPS and DCVG
• Asset Integrity Monitoring and Condition Assessment for External and Internal Corrosion
• Represent Jemena in various Electrolysis Committees
• Liaise with field technicians for providing direction and troubleshooting to resolve CP related issues

About you:

• Extensive experience in CP monitoring, design and installation including experience in systems affected by A.C. interference, stray traction current effects and telluric effects on onshore oil and gas pipelines
• NACE accredited CP Technologist or higher
• Knowledge or experience in Australian energy utilities/services provider and contractor market
• Track record of delivering Engineering and technical functions including policy, standards development, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Strong knowledge of discipline design standards including AS 2832.1, specifications, code and appropriate safety working knowledge of AS 2885 preferred.
• Electrical licence (including Restricted licence) preferred
• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms, including SCC and internal and external MIC preferred
• Working knowledge of various pipeline coating types and their limitations

Please note:

For this role you will need to have a clean driving license.

Some travel to and from site is required.

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. 

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. 

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong. 

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.