Pipeline Operator

Principal Responsibilities

• Respond to scheduled and after-hours operational and emergency calls on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week basis, including participation in the Emergency One-Call Program through the National Ticket Management System (NTMS).
• Utilize the Pipeline SCADA system to continuously monitor for leaks, verify that line balance is accurately reported, and ensure all pipeline equipment is operated within its system design parameters.
• Prepare and distribute daily shipping reports, pipeline balance reports, and Omni flow meter ticket reports to the appropriate departments as required.
• Maintain pipeline equipment, both mechanical and electrical, in clean and good working order, and ensure all environmental and safety equipment is functioning properly.
• Conduct safety watches with outside contractors as directed by the Pipeline Manager, and manage contractors during projects as needed.
• Ensure Company vehicles and equipment are kept clean, properly maintained, and ready for service.
• Keep the overall appearance of pipeline facilities free of trash and debris, and ensure the ROW is mowed when appropriate.
• Train new personnel as needed and support the development of operational knowledge across the team.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations to reduce risk to public safety and the environment and to minimize Company liability, recognizing that noncompliance can result in financial penalties, fines, and possible criminal penalties.
• Improve operational efficiency and financial profitability through well-maintained facilities and disciplined adherence to operating procedures.
• Serve as a self-starter, willing to adapt to changing conditions and take direction from supervisors, while independently conducting job accountabilities with limited supervision.
• Provide operational, maintenance, safety, and environmental coverage in the temporary absence of the Facility Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license required to operate Company vehicles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to independently proof work for accuracy.
• Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products; experience with Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, and GE Cimplicity/Proficy programs preferred.
• Strong initiative and organizational ability, with the capacity to meet deadlines, establish priorities, and manage time and scheduling effectively.
• Ability to work successfully in stressful situations, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and conduct job accountabilities with limited supervision.
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and maintain effective working relationships with all Company personnel, third-party excavators, emergency responders, and contract personnel.