Operations & Maintenance (O&M O) - Damage Prevention - Vancouver

BP • Castle Rock, WA

9d • $35 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M O) position provides electrical and mechanical maintenance work and field operations for BP US Terminal and Pipelines (T&P). The O&M O role is a multi-craft position focused on Operations and Damage Prevention duties. This position specifically will primarily be required to perform Damage Prevention duties. Individual will play a key role protecting our pipeline system from 3rd party damage. This position will be located out of our Vancouver, WA facility and will support the pipeline between Kalama and Portland, OR within Cowlitz, Clark, and Multnomah counties in Washington and Oregon. To be considered for employment, candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance (within 30 miles) to their regularly assigned geographical area.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to travel to other locations within the district’s geographical area of responsibility, depending on workload and business needs.
• An onsite interview and training will be required.
• Two separate 2 week periods of onboarding training out of state. Travel & Hotel Accommodations will be expensed for training upon pre-employment clearance & hire.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Driving safety is mandatory at all times and a condition of employment in accordance with BP Pipelines Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Must be committed to learning new skills and complete the O&M training curriculum required for the assigned job classification level within the outlined timeframe.
• Ability to acquire a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Card if required by local operations.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 3+ years of mechanical or electrical experience or a 2-year technical degree in electrical, electronic instrumentation or equivalent.
• Ability to read maps, alignment sheets, construction drawings and complete alignment sheets.
• Underground construction experience and knowledge.
• Conduct and document DOT equipment inspections.
• Use MAXIMO, CBT, MS Office, and other applications.
• Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications.
• Participate in all emergency response training, including Hazwoper, RCRA, respiratory and other as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline identification, location and marking lines through the use of electronic locator and probe.
• Inspect area pipelines on a daily basis for leaks, replace damaged markers and check other irregularities. Inspections are completed both by vehicle and foot. Occasional hand digging, manual probing and walking rough terrain.
• Checks and records equipment and rectifier readings.
• Responsible for monitoring and observing excavation activities over/near the pipeline.
• Acts as a liaison on behalf of BP with Utilities, Municipalities, Property owners, Excavators and other third parties.
• Recognize third party scope of work and what needs to be done to protect the pipeline.
• Attend Public Awareness & Education meetings.
• Monitor and locate notifications for conflicts.
• Receive and physically check items on aerial report.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Prepare “as-built” drawings of foreign line crossings and other outside construction activities.
• Complete Inspection & Repair reports, Foreign Line Crossing reports or others as required.
• Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications
• Complete all emergency Response training, including Hazwoper, RCRA, respiratory, and other as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Successfully and effectively follow all health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and operational and maintenance practices and procedures.
• Be motivated and accountable for achieving long-term and day- to-day goals and tasks.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Effectively manage time and resources and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate and transfer work related knowledge to others.
• Take initiative to continually develop skills and knowledge which includes additional education and/or training.
• Solve problems, overcome obstacles, and make good decisions.
• Work effectively on diverse teams.
• Good oral/written communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally.
• Value and practice continuous learning.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Exhibit a high level of initiative
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed but not limited to eye/face protection, flame retardant clothing (FRC), foot protection, gloves, hearing protection, head protection, etc.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary and is subject to call-outs including response to emergency situations.
• The successful candidate must complete all training and qualification requirements within stated timeframe of the BP Pipelines OM/EM Multitasking Training Program.
• Exhibits safe work practices, including driving both on and off the road.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Core U.S. Benefits .
• This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees. You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.
• Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee.
• As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.

What This Job Offers

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