PL System Controller Trainee I

Role Summary

The Pipeline System Controller I role is responsible for monitoring and controlling daily operations of product pipeline facilities. This includes scheduling and coordinating product movement between plants, storage and pipeline facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Scheduling. Supporting the timely deliveries of product and optimize the scheduling process by coordinating with customers and other Buckeye support personnel.
• SCADA Software. Monitoring and controlling system operations via SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) software.
• Accounting. Performing basic accounting functions such as preparing daily throughput reports and weekly volume statements for all business centers.
• Leak Detection. Analyzing the Leakwarn leak detection system and react to abnormal situations in a proper manner.
• Making Trends. Monitoring quality instruments and trends to react to abnormalities as required.
• Concise Documentation. Documenting 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. Pass this information along to the subsequent shift personnel.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• A 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.

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

• Must be able to visually monitor several computer screens in a control room environment for twelve (12) hour shifts.
• Must 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.
• Response time is very critical.
• 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.
• May need to rely on advanced level Controllers for direction and guidance.

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).