Associate Pipeline Controller

Colonial Pipeline Company•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is seeking an Associate Pipeline Controller to join its Control Center team in a training role that prepares the employee for full-time placement and potential advancement to a Pipeline Controller role after demonstrating proficiency. The position involves hands-on work in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment supporting the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and availability for overtime. It is subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements. The employee monitors and controls pipeline pressures and flow rates using remote systems, responds to alarms and follows procedural action plans, supports product quality and operational recordkeeping, coordinates with field personnel and customers on deliveries and schedule changes, and helps improve processes and troubleshoot operational issues. Controllers work at a computer console for most of the workday, must remain alert throughout shifts, and must comply with company fatigue-management practices and applicable DOT and PHMSA requirements. Employees in this role must live within 60 minutes of the designated Alpharetta Control Center and notify management of changes to their home address.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree from an accredited institution.
Ability to complete the Control Center training program and OQ qualifications.
Effective communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to work under pressure.
Must live within 60 minutes of the Alpharetta Control Center and notify management of changes to home address.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and be available for a variety of shifts, overtime, extended hours, holidays, and weekends as required.
Commitment to adhere consistently to policies and procedures and demonstrate Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
Must comply with DOT and PHMSA regulations and applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Must be able to remain well rested and alert for the entire 12-hour shift, including maintaining shift rotations that provide sufficient off-duty time to achieve eight hours of continuous sleep.
Ability to work under stressful situations, sustain concentration, perform detailed and regimented tasks, and perform multiple tasks at once.
Physical and sensory abilities include normal color recognition, digital dexterity to use a calculator, PC keyboard, and mouse, normal-range hearing and speaking, legible writing, and ability to read 11-point text on a computer monitor for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work alone at a computer console for most of the workday.
Ability to work in normal office lighting.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education or a 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.
Coordinate deliveries and schedule changes with field personnel and customers.
Contribute to process improvements and troubleshoot operational issues.
Complete the Control Center training program and obtain required operator qualification (OQ) qualifications.
Follow company policies and procedures and demonstrate the company’s core values in completing work assignments.
Complete and retain training on fatigue mitigation, fatigue recognition, and applicable controller hours-of-service limits.
Maintain alertness throughout 12-hour shifts and comply with assigned shift rotations and required overtime, weekend, and holiday work.