Pipeline Operator - Delaware Basin

Vital Energy • Pecos, TX

76d

About The Position

The Pipeline Operator is responsible for maintaining all Vital Energy Services pipelines and infrastructure, for managing chemical treatment of pipelines and facilities, for servicing and maintaining water transfer pumps and seals, and for collecting and reporting data on existing infrastructure systems. They will also commonly work with other groups within the Vital Energy Services department to assist with different measurement systems, compression facilities, and pipeline construction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Minimum of 1 year of oilfield experience, prior pipeline experience a plus.
• College experience or previous work in a technical field may be counted towards some of the experience required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Vital Energy systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate Vital Energy pipelines by pigging oil, water, and gas lines and reporting and tracking material condition of existing pipelines.
• Observe and monitor chemical treatment of pipelines and make recommendations regarding treatment and corrosion.
• Replace or rebuild seals and impellers on various types of pumps.
• Rebuild gas operated valves and mechanical dumps on equipment.
• Take samples of oil and water and occasionally run various types of analysis on different product samples using Vital Energy equipment.
• Assist gas measurement by collecting meters and assisting with calibration and documentation.
• Assist oil measurement by witnessing LACT proving and working on oil meters.
• Assist water measurement by recording water well meters and pit levels and supervising water transfer crews.
• Assist gas compression technicians by working on compressors and supporting facilities.
• Assist construction projects by assisting with staking or line locate and crew supervision.
• Collaborate with peers to identify and remedy problems and complete projects within defined requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED