Auditory, Background Investigation, Crude Oil, Documentation, Driver's License, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fast Food, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Petroleum, Product Management, Pumps, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Pipeline, Technical Support, Testing
The role of Pipeline Operator provides operational, technical, and mechanical support for facility equipment, focusing on inspections, production switching, and troubleshooting/maintenance of LACT units. Primary responsibilities include pigging operations and maintenance tasks related to equipment troubleshooting, testing, installation, and repair within the assigned area.
Responsibilities:
- Manage petroleum product movements in and out of pipeline pump stations, ensuring accurate assessment, quantification, and quality control of crude oil and/or refined products.
- Perform pigging operations and maintain associated documentation.
- Operate and maintain pickup and equipment used for pigging operations.
- Conduct routine inspections of pumps and valves to ensure proper operation.
- Perform monthly DOT tankage inspections and fire extinguisher checks, maintaining accurate records.
- Inspect perimeter fencing, locks, etc., to uphold facility, pipeline, and right-of-way security, reporting any issues.
- Ensure routine and DOT compliance maintenance on right-of-way, equipment, and valves.
- Maintain communication with the Pipeline Control Center.
- Witness meter proving, crude oil shipments, and run pipeline pigs as needed.
- Execute other pipeline-related tasks or projects as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.
- Troubleshoot and maintain LACT units when required.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in maintaining and operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.
- Proficiency in pigging operations and documentation.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining LACT Units.
- Operational Qualification Certification is required for the position.
- Must live within 60 miles of Tilden, Tx.
- Clean driving record, adherence to vehicle policies, and ability to maintain company vehicles.
- Availability for regular and emergency callouts.
- Ability to meet all conditional job offer requirements, including background check, drug/hair follicle test, MVR, agility, and fit for duty.
- Physical ability to exert force, lift objects, climb heights, balance on surfaces, and perform fine motor skills.
- Auditory attention and hearing sensitivity necessary for maintenance indicators. Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements per company Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.