Operations & Maintenance - Damage Prevention (O&M D)

About the role

The Operations Maintenance Damage Prevention (O&M D) position supports BP US Terminals & Pipelines by providing Right-of-Way (ROW), Damage Prevention, and permitting-related operational support. Based at the Pigeon Creek Station in Indiana, this role plays a key part in protecting pipeline assets from third-party damage and ensuring ROW compliance across assigned pipeline systems.

Responsibilities

• Successfully and effectively follow all health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and operational and maintenance practices and procedures.
• Be motivated and accountable to achieve long-term and day-to-day goals and tasks.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Effectively manage time and resources and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate and transfer work related knowledge to others.
• Take initiative to continually develop skills and knowledge which includes additional education and/or training.
• Solve problems, overcome obstacles, and make good decisions.
• Work effectively on diverse teams.
• Good oral/written communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally.
• Value and practice continuous learning.
• Exhibit leadership skills.
• Exhibit a high level of initiative.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed but not limited to eye/face protection, flame retardant clothing (FRC), foot protection, gloves, hearing protection, head protection, etc.
• Perform pipeline identification, location and marking lines through the use of electronic locator and probe.
• Provide Asset Operational (AO) Permitting on ROW work as required.
• Routinely monitor work locations where performing AO Permitting duties.
• Inspect area pipelines for leaks, replace damaged markers and check other irregularities. Inspections are completed both by vehicle and foot.
• Inspect area pipelines for leaks, replace damaged markers and check other irregularities. Inspections are completed both by vehicle and foot.
• Provide inspections of abnormal right of way conditions.
• Occasional hand digging, manual probing and walking rough terrain.
• Responsible for monitoring and observing excavation activities over/near the pipeline.
• Acts as a liaison on behalf of BP with Utilities, Municipalities, Property owners, Excavators and other third parties.
• Recognize third party scope of work and what needs to be done to protect the pipeline.
• Attend Public Awareness & Education meetings.
• Monitor and locate notifications for conflicts.
• Receive and physically check items on aerial report.
• Deliver mapping data collection and processing using drones and sub-meter GPS.
• Run inspections for right of way clearing (including ATW, safety, landowner contact, and progress) and update Digital Mapping Applications to support future clearing.
• Collect and update attributes and feature types using digital Mapping GIS programs.
• Document and support removal of pipeline encroachments.
• Support internal line inspection (ILI) tool runs, as assigned.
• Conduct right of way maintenance activities, as assigned (e.g. install gates, replace strain gauges, clear access roads, remove windfalls, and maintain culverts/half-rounds).
• Prepare “as-built” drawings of foreign line crossings and other outside construction activities.
• Complete Inspection & Repair reports, Foreign Line Crossing reports or others as required.
• Be able to obtain license to fly drone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• ROW and/or Line Locating Experience.
• Prior experience is helpful and preferred, but not strictly required.
• Ability to read maps, alignment sheets, construction drawings and complete alignment sheets.
• Underground construction experience and knowledge.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment as assigned.
• Conduct and document DOT equipment inspections.
• Utilize MAXIMO, Utilisphere, CBT, MS Office and other applications.
• Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications.
• Participate in all emergency response training, including Hazwoper, RCRA, respiratory and other as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Computer skills (including MS Office Suites).
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Driving safety is mandatory at all times and a condition of employment in accordance with BP Pipelines Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Must be committed to learning new skills and complete the O&M D training curriculum required for the assigned job classification level within the outlined timeframe.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Card if required by local operations.

Pay

New hires for the O&M D position start at an hourly rate of $35.85 the entry level rate for the O&M classification. The hourly rate incrementally increases to the O&M D rate $48.29 as the employee progresses through and optimally completes the O&M Skills Training curriculum (approximately 24 months from employment start date).