Field Operator (Associate, I, II)

Colonial Pipeline Company•Belton, SC

About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is hiring Field Operators at Associate, Level I, or Level II based on experience. Field Operators support the safe and efficient transportation of refined petroleum products across the company’s pipeline system. The role includes participation in the NexGen Training Program to build technical skills and gain hands-on experience. Higher-level operators may guide junior team members, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 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 home-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 an acceptable driving record; ability to drive company and personal vehicles, travel to locations away from the headquarters point, and move around large facilities.
Willingness and ability to work 8- and 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required, and to be subject to call-out and occasional overtime.
Strong work ethic, safety-first mindset, and commitment to excellence.
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.
Consistently adhere to policies and procedures and demonstrate the company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence.
Meet applicable DOT-covered job requirements, including drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 199.
Ability to sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend; lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted; and work in non-permit-required confined spaces.
Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb stairs and vertical ladders up to 10 feet, and climb 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 specified colors and detect petroleum products by smell.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors at all hours and in all weather conditions near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Ideally, 1–4+ years of experience in pipeline operations.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training, forklift training or licensing, and/or fire training.
Experience with HMI systems and batch scheduling.

Responsibilities

Participate in the NexGen Training Program to build technical skills and gain hands-on experience.
Monitor pipeline systems and perform inspections.
Launch and receive pipeline internal tools and conduct minor maintenance.
At higher levels, guide junior team members and troubleshoot operational issues.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Perform covered tasks under 49 CFR 195.501(b) and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
At facilities with multiple operating consoles, become qualified on two or more consoles.