Oil patch bits: Coffman Engineers Eric Jones earns certification

Petroleum News

Coffman Engineers said Oct. 7 that it is pleased to announce Eric Jones has successfully earned his cathodic protection specialist certification, marking a significant milestone in his career and a testament to his deep expertise, extensive field experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the corrosion control industry.

The CP4 is the highest certification level awarded by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, formerly known as NACE.

Jones brings a wealth of experience to the field with over 11 years in cathodic protection monitoring across pipelines, tank farms, and marine facilities. His work has encompassed a wide range of monitoring and maintenance activities, including leading field crews during annual surveys, monitoring test stations, conducting and analyzing close interval potential surveys, rectifier maintenance, and comprehensive record keeping and reporting.

Beyond monitoring, Jones has contributed to cathodic protection system design and installations, gas leak detection surveys, pipeline locating, soil resistivity testing, meter calibration, equipment tracking, inventory management, and visual atmospheric inspections.

Notably, Jones has demonstrated exceptional capability in remote and logistically complex environments. His corrosion control operations have utilized landing craft to access isolated coastal facilities, helicopters for rapid deployment to off-grid sites, and Sherp UTVs to navigate rugged terrain and wetlands. These operations required advanced planning, coordination with logistics teams, and adaptive field strategies for safe and effective data collection and system maintenance. His ability to operate in extreme conditions has played a vital role in maintaining the integrity of infrastructure across Alaska and other remote regions.

"Eric is the go-to for challenging jobs. His positive attitude, hours of hard work, and extensive travel throughout Alaska during his 11 years at Coffman are greatly appreciated. He's a valuable team member who people genuinely enjoy working with. This certification is a remarkable achievement and a testament to his dedication and deep experience in the field of cathodic protection," said Cynthia Cacy, principal and manager of the Anchorage Corrosion Control Engineering team.