Pipeline System Controller Trainee I

Buckeye Career•Baytown, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring and controlling daily operations of product pipeline facilities in the Gulf Coast District. This includes scheduling and coordinating product movement between plants, storage and pipeline facilities. The role requires the ability to visually monitor several computer screens in a control room environment for twelve (12) hour shifts, maintain a high level of mental alertness, and be capable of quickly processing and reacting to incoming information from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. Response time is very critical. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure, and follow through with assigned tasks with limited supervision. The person should be dependable and flexible to accommodate unscheduled changes in work routine. Working overtime, weekends, and holidays is required. The person should have good visual acuity, good color perception, good verbal communication skills, and the ability to remain seated for 95% of the 12-hour shift. Opportunities to stand and walk away from the console are limited. This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards. This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must have the ability to navigate basic computer systems (i.e. Windows)
Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) skills.
The person should be dependable and flexible to accommodate unscheduled changes in work routine.
This person must be capable of working 12-hour shifts.
The person should have good visual acuity, good color perception, good verbal communication skills, and the ability to remain seated for 95% of the 12-hour shift.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount.
You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pipeline, terminal or plant operations is a plus.
Basic knowledge of SCADA applications and MS Office applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely deliveries of product and optimize the scheduling process by coordinating with customers and other Buckeye support personnel.
Monitor and control system operations via SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) software.
Assist other departments with scheduling operating and maintenance activities.
Perform basic accounting functions such as preparing daily throughput reports and weekly volume statements for all business centers.
Analyze the Leakwarn leak detection system and react to abnormal situations in a proper manner.
Monitor quality instruments and trend and react to abnormalities as required.
Properly document situations and events throughout the shift using checklists, operating sheets and handoff sheets to include what was done, what may occur and what future actions may be required.
Pass this information along to the subsequent shift personnel.
Report emergencies to proper authorities and company personnel.
Support other District projects and special requests as needed.
Other duties as assigned.