Area Operator (Associate, I, II)

Colonial Pipeline Company•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is hiring Area Operators at the Associate, I, or II level, depending on candidates’ experience and qualifications. Area Operators operate pipeline facilities and perform line operations across multiple sites, coordinating with Controllers, Technicians, and Project teams to maintain seamless operations. They respond to normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions; perform inspections; manage hazardous waste; and support facility maintenance. Employees participate in Colonial’s NexGen Training Program to develop and refine their technical skills. Associate Area Operators gain hands-on experience and training. Area Operators I provide technical oversight and support pipeline control operations. Area Operators II independently manage inventories, monitor pipeline flow, and mentor junior team members. The role requires living within a 60-minute commute of the designated work location, working rotating shifts that may include holidays and weekends, and being available for call-outs and occasional overtime. It is a DOT-covered position subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, at all hours and in all weather conditions, near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
Live within a 60-minute commute of the designated work location and notify management of home-address changes while in the role.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; able to drive company and personal vehicles for work-related travel.
Ability and willingness to work 8- and 12-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends as required, and to respond to call-outs and occasional overtime.
Ability to complete Colonial’s NexOp Program and operator qualifications.
Demonstrated proficiency in Skill Sets I, II, and III of the NexOp Program and successful completion of Skill Set IV.
Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, company policies and procedures, and Colonial’s core values.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
For Area Operator I: at least 1 year of pipeline experience in the Associate Operator position and working knowledge of Colonial operations at multiple facilities or locations.
For Area Operator II: at least 4 years of pipeline experience in the Operator job series; fully qualified as a Field or Area Operator I; demonstrated proficiency in Colonial operations at multiple facilities or locations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work in all weather conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend; lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted; work in non-permit-required confined spaces; traverse uneven terrain; and climb stairs, vertical ladders up to 10 feet, and tank steps as high as 60 feet without assistance.
Ability to communicate verbally by two-way radio, especially during emergency response.
Normal visual acuity; corrected vision must be 20/40 or better. Ability to distinguish red, green, white, yellow, cyan, and black, and detect petroleum products by smell.
Meet applicable DOT and 49 CFR Part 199 requirements, including required drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree in a related field.
Hazardous materials, forklift, or fire training.

Responsibilities

Operate pipeline facilities and perform line operations across multiple sites.
Collaborate with Controllers, Technicians, and Project teams to maintain seamless operations.
Respond to normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions.
Perform inspections, manage hazardous waste, and support facility maintenance.
Participate in Colonial’s NexGen Training Program to build and refine technical skills.
At the Area Operator I level, provide technical oversight and support pipeline control operations.
At the Area Operator II level, independently manage inventories, monitor pipeline flow, and mentor junior team members.