Pipeline System Controller Trainee I

About the role

Buckeye is a premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world's energy needs. This role is responsible for monitoring and controlling daily operations of product pipeline facilities in the Gulf Coast District.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deliveries of product and optimize the scheduling process by coordinating with customers and other Buckeye support personnel.
• Monitor and control system operations via SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) software.
• Aid other departments with scheduling operating and maintenance activities.
• Perform basic accounting functions such as preparing daily throughput reports and weekly volume statements for all business centers.
• Analyze the Leakwarn leak detection system and react to abnormal situations in a proper manner.
• Maintain quality instruments and trend and react to abnormalities as required.
• Document situations and events throughout the shift using checklists, operating sheets and handoff sheets to include what was done, what may occur and what future actions may be required.
• Report emergencies to proper authorities and company personnel.
• Support other District projects and special requests as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in pipeline, terminal or plant operations is a plus.
• Ability to navigate basic computer systems (i.e. Windows).
• Basic knowledge of SCADA applications and MS Office applications is a plus.

Position Requirements

• Must be able to visually monitor several computer screens in a control room environment for twelve (12) hour shifts.
• Maintain a high level of mental alertness and be capable of quickly processing and reacting to incoming information from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System.
• Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure, and follow through with assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• The person should be dependable and flexible to accommodate unscheduled changes in work routine.
• This person must be capable of working 12-hour shifts. Working overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.
• The person should have good visual acuity, good color perception, good verbal communication skills, and the ability to remain seated for 95% of the 12-hour shift. Opportunities to stand and walk away from the console are limited.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• This role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.