Pipeline Operator I

Plains All American • Pecos, TX

4d

About The Position

The Pipeline Operator operates and maintains identified pipeline assets and facilities, including pipelines, tanks, pipeline pumping stations, LACTs, and gathering facilities, to ensure the accurate and safe transportation and storage of products. The position handles petroleum product movements, measurement and quality assessment, storage, and custody transfer activities with connecting carriers and customers. It also performs facility and right-of-way inspections, maintenance and compliance activities, and related operational tasks as directed by the Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pipeline knowledge and experience, with the ability to handle a wide range of pipeline responsibilities, including pump station, pipeline, and lease crude oil shipping responsibilities, while maintaining safe operating conditions and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical operational manuals.
• Basic math and computer/PC skills.
• As job proficiency is attained, ability to calculate fluid flow, determine and perform batch scheduling, coordinate related activities, and use basic sampling equipment.
• Valid driver's license to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Organized and proficient in record keeping.
• Must possess or obtain operator qualifications as determined by the Operations Supervisor, complete Haz-Mat training and safety programs, and meet minimum DOT requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work alone and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and to stoop, kneel, bend, climb, and walk distances across all types of terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in an open environment in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to accommodate travel, overtime, extreme weather, and participation in an on-call rotation as required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history background check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage petroleum product movements in and out of pipeline pump stations, assess and quantify crude oil and/or refined products, and handle product storage and custody transfers with connecting carriers and customers.
• Routinely inspect pumps and valves for proper operation.
• Measure crude oil quality and quantity accurately according to Plains procedures and report the results.
• Perform monthly DOT tankage inspections and fire extinguisher inspections, and maintain associated records.
• Inspect perimeter fencing, locks, and other security features, and address and report infractions.
• Inspect and ensure routine and DOT compliance maintenance is performed on rights-of-way, equipment, and valves.
• Maintain communications with the Pipeline Control Center.
• Witness meter proving and crude oil shipments from lease to delivery point, and run pipeline pigs as needed.
• Perform other pipeline-related tasks or projects as deemed necessary by the Operations Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Top-tier benefits program designed to support employee safety, health, and well-being.
• Benefits program that reflects respect for employees' personal and family time.

What This Job Offers

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