Oil patch bits: Coffman Engineers Cynthia Cacy and Zack Wright earn certification

Petroleum News

Coffman Engineers Inc. said May 9 that it is proud to announce that Cynthia Cacy, PE, corrosion control engineering principal, and Zack Wright, PE, senior engineer, have successfully earned their cathodic protection specialist certification. The CP specialist is the highest level of certification in the field of cathodic protection issued by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. This accomplishment reflects their dedication, experience, and knowledge in the industry.

Cacy brings over 15 years of experience in corrosion control engineering within Alaska's oil and gas sector, including extensive work in the North Slope, Cook Inlet and along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. As the principal of Coffman's corrosion control department, she oversees a team that delivers reliable corrosion control services. Cacy specializes in cathodic protection system design, monitoring and installation support, as well as corrosion risk evaluation and management. Her vast experience leading field studies, surveys and multidiscipline engineering projects has made her a trusted leader in the field. Cacy holds a Master of Science in environmental studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Wright, senior engineer at Coffman, combines hands-on field experience with robust technical knowledge. With over a decade of experience, he has worked on cathodic protection monitoring and maintenance activities, inspection and integrity programs, and tank and piping evaluations. Wright's experience includes adherence to industry standards, regulatory compliance, non-destructive testing oversight and developing repair plans. Beyond fieldwork, Wright leads design efforts for cathodic protection systems, storage tanks and various integrity-related projects. Wright holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

"Cynthia and Zack obtaining their CP4 certification is a significant accomplishment. There are only approximately 450 people with an active CP4 certification in the United States. Coffman will now have seven people with CP4 certifications. Congratulations are due to Cynthia and Zack for reaching this difficult milestone," said Dan Stears, vice president of corrosion control engineering.