Pipeline Controller

Sunoco • San Antonio, TX

117d

About The Position

Position provides for the safe, reliable product flow operation of the Sunoco Pipeline Systems. Controls and optimizes the use of pumps and pipeline equipment with field personnel to facilitate liquid commodities (Refined Products, Ammonia and Crude Oil). Ensures proper reporting of data to the Partnership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations.
• Live within an hour of control room.
• Familiar with personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and other programs such as: flow and pressure simulation, velocity, pressure drop, purge and pack, regulators and control valves, relief valves, etc.).
• Proven multitasking, analytical and judgment skills, and extremely detail oriented.
• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills.
• Some travel and overtime is required.
• This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work.
• Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in remote control, pipeline operations or other related field directly related to the Control Center functions.
• Basic knowledge of measurement principles and Liquids hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor liquids quality at various points.
• Work closely with the various departments within Sunoco to execute all changes as they are scheduled.
• First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and Sunoco management.
• Initiates pump and delivery schedule changes, monitors tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures.
• Directs, controls and monitors the delivery and change of product at remote locations utilizing computer-controlled field equipment.
• Utilizes continuous discretion to initiate changes of pump and delivery schedules to maintain overall delivery schedule, product quality, safe operating conditions and a cost-efficient operation.
• Responsible for monitoring tank inventories and for the appropriate handling of shippers' products both into and out of attended and unattended storage facilities.
• Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations.
• Complete daily throughput reports.
• Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: High school or GED