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Magazine March, 2010

NEW DISTRIBUTION INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (DIMP)

REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES

On December 4, 2009, the Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration amended the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act to require operators of gas distribution pipelines to develop and implement Integrity Management (IM) programs. The stated purpose of these programs is to enhance safety by identifying and reducing pipeline integrity risks. The final rule took effect February 2, 2010. Gas distribution operators must develop and implement an Integrity Management program that includes a written Integrity Management plan as specified in 49 CFR Part 192 Paragraph 192.1007 no later than August 2, 2011. The purpose of the IM program for distribution pipelines is to enhance safety by identifying and reducing pipeline integrity risk. The rule uses a simple risk-based approach to pipeline integrity; however, obtaining all the pertinent data for development of the program may prove to be very difficult for many operators. With the development of commercially available model plans, creation of a written Distribution Integrity Management plan should not be complicated, while remaining economically feasible. Southern Cathodic Protection is ready to assist in obtaining the data for populating these model plans. Call us today. Together, we can make a difference in pipeline safety.

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employment

Southern Cathodic Protection if looking for:

Senior Corrosion Engineer

Southern Cathodic Protection, a leading consulting engineering firm with an office in Atlanta, Georgia, has a management opening for a Senior Corrosion Engineer.

Position requires a BS/MS in Engineering or Physical Science from an accredited college or university. Minimum experience of 10 years as a corrosion engineer in studies, designs, project management, client contact, business promotion and budget responsibilities. Must have experience on a wide variety of corrosion control projects such as pipelines, water/wastewater treatment facilities, tanks, offshore structures, and power transmission structures. Knowledge of cathodic protection, coatings, materials selection and other methods of corrosion control. Good written and oral communications skills for preparation of technical reports and their formal and informal presentations. Must have the ability to work with engineers of other disciplines in the identification and resolution of corrosion/environmental problems. Registration desired. NACE accreditation mandatory.

Southern Cathodic Protection is an employee-owned firm which offers excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates should send their resume, including salary history and requirements, in confidence, to:

Vice President, Engineering
Southern Cathodic Protection Company
Center One, Suite 108
1100 Johnson Ferry Rd., N. E.
Atlanta, GA 30342