Area Operator (Associate, I, II)

Colonial Pipeline Company • Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is seeking safety-focused Area Operators at the Associate, I, or II level, depending on experience and qualifications. Area Operators operate pipeline facilities and perform line operations across multiple sites, working with Controllers, Technicians, and Project teams to maintain reliable 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 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. This is a Department of Transportation-covered position subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. Employees must live within a 60-minute commute of their designated work location and notify management of address changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
• Live within a 60-minute commute of the designated work location.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to drive Company and personal vehicles and travel to locations away from the headquarters point.
• Ability and willingness to work 8- and 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required, and to be subject to call-outs and occasional overtime.
• Ability to complete Colonial’s NexOp Program and operator qualifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position and work in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Skill Sets I, II, and III of the NexOp Program and successful completion of Skill Set IV.
• For Associate Operator: 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.
• Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and commitment to professional growth.
• Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds unassisted, working in non-permit-required confined spaces, traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders and tank steps, communicating by two-way radio, distinguishing specified colors, and detecting petroleum products by smell.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors at all hours near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.

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 professionally and precisely 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, manage inventories independently, monitor pipeline flow, and mentor junior team members.
• Adhere consistently to policies and procedures and demonstrate the Company’s core values.

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonuses.
• Retirement plans.
• Insurance coverage.
• Other features supporting a rewarding life; details are available through Colonial’s Total Rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED