ABU DHBI COMPANY FOR ONSHORE OPERATIONS (ADCO)

FIELDS OPERATIONS DIVISION

CAREER LADDER
Corrosion Foreman

Purpose and Scope

Carries out field measurements and tests, as per standard procedures, on corrosion protection systems in order to
mitigate corrosion in wells, pipelines, process plants, storage tanks and marine structures, employing well
maintained monitoring equipment and records the results. Carries out the day to day corrosion monitoring
activities on oil, gas and water injection systems. Enters the monitored data into computer and issues relevant
reports.

Accountabilities Key Performance Indicators

 Carries out all corrosion tests/surveys in  Contribution to/application of CIMS procedure.

accordance with CIMS procedures.

 Review new corrosion monitoring techniques and  Application of new or modified methods aiming to
methods. save time or improved data quality.
 Good planning, reliable data, results and reports in
 Carries out the Cathodic Protection “CP” monitoring time.
surveys/programs on wells, buried structures, main
oil lines, trunklines and transferlines, marine
structure …etc.). Checks system integrity and
make adjustments as required ( cable, terminal,
current, volt … ect.).

 Carries out base potential surveys/soil resistivity  Survey in time. Equipment in good operating
surveys and arranges for anode, conditions.
transformer/rectifier and current control box
installation and maintenance.

 Implements the coating repair and painting  Achieve the plan within the time frame.
programs.

 Ensures availability of required materials, tools and  Availability of materials/tools/equipment.

equipment.

 Supervises/directs the contractor personnel and

 Progress reports are prepaid on time.
report work progress.

 Retrieves the corrosion coupons in oil, gas and  Achieve the plan at the recommended frequency.
water injection systems as per the monitoring
programs. Identify types of corrosion.

 Carries out wellhead surface casing inspection and

follow up repairs as required.  Achieve the inspection plan (number of wells and
the quality of data).
 Coordinates intelligent pigging surveys on Main oil
lines, transferlines and trunklines. Maintain records
 Good site arrangement. Accurate
to assist in locating the reported anomalies.
measurement/marking to locate anomalies on site.

 Prepares daily, weekly and progress/status reports.

Enters data into computer as necessary.  Reports and data are accurate and provided in time.

 Prepares material requisitions, up-dates  Optimum stocks are available with out work
consumable and equipment inventories. interruption.
 Understands the Company Health, Safety and  HSEMS elements related inspection sheets
Environment Policy, and how it relates to his job. completed and followed up for any defects.
Performs his work in a safe and efficient manner,
and is familiar with relevant safe working
procedures and practices that relate to his job.

Minimum Requirements

Competencies
Level knowledge Experience
Level 1 Level 2

2 Completion of Secondary education 1-2 No previous experience

(12 years) followed by 3 years full required.
time training leading to a Diploma in
Electrochemistry, Metallurgical or
Corrosion engineering.

Acceptable English language skill

3 Completion of Secondary education 2-3 years experience in corrosion

(12 years) followed by 3 years full monitoring and cathodic
time training leading to a Diploma in protection in oil operations.
Electrochemistry, Metallurgical or
Corrosion engineering.

Good English language skill

4 Completion of Secondary education 3-5 years experience in corrosion

(12 years) followed by 3 years full monitoring and cathodic
time training leading to a Diploma in protection in oil operations.
Electrochemistry, Metallurgical or
Corrosion engineering.

Good English language skill

5 Completion of Secondary education 5-8 years experience in corrosion

(12 years) followed by 3 years full monitoring and cathodic
time training leading to a Diploma in protection in oil operations.
Electrochemistry, Metallurgical or
Corrosion engineering.
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Very good English language skill