Pipeline Operator

Chevron•Pecos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron Shale & Tight Business is accepting online applications for the position of Pipeline Operator located in Pecos, Texas, through February 24th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CST). Pipeline Operators are proficient in operating or measurement work processes required for the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of assigned pipeline systems. They coordinate their own work and work with other team members or contractors in performing daily operations and work processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license with a history of safe driving practices.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in oil & gas facility operations or related
Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices.
Physical ability to perform routine maintenance will be required.
Regular bending, lifting up to 25 Pounds without assistance and approximately 100 pounds with assistance.
crouching, pulling, and kneeling to check equipment and gauges and perform repairs
Ability to work rotating shifts to include holidays, weekends, and night shifts with on-call duties

Nice To Haves

Department of Transportation operator training a plus (DOT Card)
Knowledge of crude oil plant operations and machinery is strongly preferred
Knowledge of safety protocols applicable to gas plant preferred.
Good electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Thorough knowledge of PSM to include the MOC and PHA processes.
Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), and an aptitude for learning new software packages.
Communicates in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
Listens carefully and asks questions.

Responsibilities

Operate specific pipeline systems and/or facilities (i.e,. monitoring pressures, temperatures, and flow rates, and making appropriate operational changes).
Evaluate alarm conditions as they occur and determine the proper course of action to correct the alarm condition.
Responsible for performing Operator Routine Duties.
Gauge and sample tanks or witness and verify gauging performed by customers.
Monitor and coordinate commodity movements, commodity interfaces, gauging times, and the launching and receiving of pigs and scrapers with system controllers and customer contacts at receipt and delivery points.
Make valve line-up and manifold changes.
Monitor sample pots, adjust sample rates, draw samples, and perform laboratory tests on samples.
Perform stock transfers between tanks, change orifice plates,s and blinds.
Calculate line-fills, displacements, and other volumes.
Investigate and resolve over/short situations and balance system inventories.
Perform tank gauging and grind-outs on oil to check for quality.
Proficient in the use of the ticket management system.
Read and record custody meters or witness and verify readings taken by customers.
Prepare run tickets and associated paperwork to ensure accurate custody transfer of deliveries and receipts.
Maintain accurate custody transfer records and reports, including maintenance of appropriate security seals.
Schedule, coordinate, and perform meter proving of custody transfer meters and control meters.
Maintain meter factor trend data and perform and/or coordinate measurement equipment calibrations.
Respond to inquiries regarding leaks, line locations, and encroachments,s and take appropriate action to rectify
May lead sub-teams at the Field Team level.
Training of truck drivers in offloading procedures.
May coordinate the inspection, performance, and documentation of facilities compliance checks and track compliance checklists.