Associate Pipeline Controller

Colonial Pipeline CompanyAtlanta, GA
Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is seeking an Associate Pipeline Controller to join our Control Center team. This is a unique opportunity to start in a training role that prepares you for full-time placement and advancement within our organization. Gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. Opportunity for career growth, after demonstrating proficiency, you can advance to a full Pipeline Controller role. This position requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime. And is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree from an accredited institution (technical school or degree preferred).
  • Ability to complete the Control Center training program and OQ qualifications (pipeline control room experience preferred).
  • Effective communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Must live within 60 minutes of the Alpharetta Control Center and comply with DOT and PHMSA regulations.
  • Ability to work on rotating 12-hour shifts and expected to be available for a variety of shifts.
  • The nature of the work requires availability for overtime.
  • Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as required.
  • Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
  • Self-motivated, have a phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.
  • Controllers must be well rested and alert at the start of and for the duration of their entire 12-hour shift.
  • Normal color recognition and identification.
  • Digital dexterity for operation of calculator, PC keyboard, and mouse.
  • Hearing in the normal range.
  • Controllers must be able to sit for extended periods.
  • Speak at a normal voice range.
  • Write legibly.
  • Ability to read 11 font on a computer monitor for extended periods.
  • This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered job and is subject to all applicable regulatory requirements such as testing for the presence of prohibited drugs and alcohol as defined under 49 CFR Part 199 as a condition of employment, to include pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable cause/suspicion and fit for duty testing.
  • Colonial adheres to PHMSA's (Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration) Control Room Management Rule, and as such, incumbents in this role must live within 60 minutes from their designated work location and notify management of any changes to their home address while in this role.

Nice To Haves

  • technical school or degree preferred
  • pipeline control room experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control pipeline pressures and flow rates using advanced remote systems.
  • Respond to alarms and execute procedural action plans to prevent or minimize emergency situations.
  • Ensure product quality and maintain accurate operational records.
  • Collaborate with field personnel and customers to coordinate deliveries and schedule changes.
  • Contribute to process improvements and troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Work alone at a computer console for most of the workday.
  • Perform detailed, regimented tasks and sustain concentration under stressful situations.
  • Perform a variety of tasks at once.
  • Maintain shift lengths and schedule rotations as established and coordinated by management to ensure off-duty time sufficient to achieve eight hours of continuous sleep.
  • Acquire and retain necessary training to be fully educated on Company fatigue mitigation strategies and how off-duty activities contribute to fatigue.
  • Acquire and retain necessary training to recognize the effects of fatigue.
  • Be aware of and comply with the mandated maximum limit of controller hours-of-service.

Benefits

  • annual incentive bonuses
  • retirement plans
  • insurance coverage
  • Highly competitive benefits
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