Operator - Pipeline

Job Objective:
Monitors, maintains, and controls the safe, healthy and environmentally sound operations of the gas /oil pipelines.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
• Monitors and maintains operations by measuring and regulating flow of product.
• Monitors and maintains pipeline by conducting studies and inspections.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Prepares pipeline reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. Inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, wear and tear, and makes or recommends appropriate repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by practicing pipeline standards, adhering to legal regulations, and conducting inspections.
• Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• Execute maintenance and pigging operations, including pig cleaning and maintenance.
• Participate in pipeline surveys, valve greasing and equipment maintenance. 
• Performs chemical injection tasks, freeze breaks, drip blowing and truck scheduling.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications:

•  Five (5) years minimum pipeline experience with a combination of Gas and Liquid pipeline operations.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to perform work assignments with little or no supervision.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to accurately perform tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different truck groups that transport product.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the plant process.
• Ability to work alone and highly motivated.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in and around process areas. Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
• Self-starter, team player, and comfortable working under pressure.

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Valid driver’s license
• Be able to obtain Operator Qualifications (OQ) as required by Company within the first 30 days.