Mark James
COVINGTON
Summary
Dedicated corrosion control professional known for expertise in system troubleshooting and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in collaborating with engineers to develop effective corrosion prevention strategies, driving improvements in pipeline integrity and performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Corrosion Control Technician II
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Indianapolis
04.2018 - 04.2026
- Inspected and maintained cathodic protection systems to ensure operational integrity.
- Installed anodes and other equipment for corrosion prevention on pipelines.
- Conducted routine surveys to assess system performance and detect issues.
- Collaborated with engineers to design effective corrosion control strategies.
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and safety.
- Analyzed test data to troubleshoot system failures and implement solutions.
Sr. Cathodic Protection Tech
Corrpro
Chicago
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Inspected and maintained cathodic protection systems to ensure operational integrity.
- Conducted routine surveys to assess system performance, ensuring timely detection of issues.
- Troubleshot corrosion control systems to identify and resolve malfunctions, enhancing system reliability.
- Calibrated testing meters to verify effectiveness of cathodic protection systems, maintaining operational standards.
- Installed, maintained, and monitored rectifiers, test stations, anodes, and other components related to the cathodic protection system.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-1981
Skills
- Cathodic protection
- Corrosion analysis
- Corrosion prevention
- Pipeline inspection
- Equipment installation
- Testing calibration
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Regulatory knowledge
- Compliance documentation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- AMPP/NACE ID: 176726
Certification: CP 2 #5619, Corrosion Technologist, CIP 1 #37041, Coatings Inspector, Cathodic Design
Timeline
Corrosion Control Technician II
Marathon Petroleum Corp
04.2018 - 04.2026
Sr. Cathodic Protection Tech
Corrpro
03.2015 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Engineering
Utah Valley University