Pipeliner (0-24 months)

About the position

PBF Energy Inc. is seeking a talented Pipeliner to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. This role is located at Vernon, CA. The Pipeliner will be responsible for physically performing pipeline maintenance work as directed, understanding and working in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT), state and federal regulations, and accepting accountability for work performed. The position requires ensuring compliance with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and regulatory agencies, and the ability to perform relief work as necessary for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate working knowledge and compliance of DOT, EHS, and OSHA as applicable to position.
• Maintain a consistent safe work ethic and EHS record.
• Maintain local, state, federal, EHS, and company records applicable to position.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and EHS record.
• Competent in making pipeline repairs and alterations.
• Expected to respond to call outs 24Hr, 7 days per week.
• Maintain current knowledge of pipeline/station operations.
• Ability to read and understand flow charts and pipeline system drawings.
• Possess the ability to relieve various operational positions as mandated.
• Assist in routine and non-routine maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of stations, valve sites, pipeline right of ways, and terminal facilities.
• Assist with DOT required inspections.
• Assist with any other pipeline or terminal related duties as assigned.
• Meet assigned job and compliance deadlines.
• Assure maintenance work is accomplished with minimum down time to operations.
• Assist in Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIGS) installations and retrievals.
• Replace valves and gaskets inside station terminals, oil/gas facilities, and underground enclosed vaults.
• Assist with ship/barge berthing and mooring.
• Utilization of tools such as shovels, post hole diggers, probes, air compressors, winches, forklifts, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively within his/her job function.
• Capable of forward thinking and planning daily work responsibilities.
• Possess intermediate level computer knowledge- Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Valid California Driver's license and ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Ability to successfully complete Haz-Mat training, DOT operator qualifications, and computer-based training modules.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions including working outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Possess the skill of being a self-starter and accept accountability for work ethic.
• Maintain a high regard for working safely as outlined in EHS policies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Capable of initiating emergency response procedures.
• Working knowledge of DOT, EHS, and OSHA regulations/standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasure plan.

Benefits

• The pay rate for this position is $38.62 per hour based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).