Terminal Operator I

Plains All American • Wichita Falls, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Terminal Operator I operates and maintains pipeline facilities and/or terminals, including tanks, pipeline pumping stations, LACTs, and gathering facilities, to ensure the safe and accurate transportation and storage of petroleum products. The role supports product movements in and out of pipeline terminals and/or pump stations, product storage, custody transfers with connecting carriers and customers, product quantity and quality assessment, and general facility maintenance in accordance with company requirements.

This is a field-based role with frequent work outdoors in extreme heat and cold, often near high voltage and/or chemicals. Protective clothing and equipment are required. The position is subject to callouts for field operations and/or emergency response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of relevant work experience at the prior level.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, technical drawings, and technical schematics.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use tools and equipment including compressors, pumps, mixers, hydrometers, centrifuges, sulfur machines, gauge lines, temperature and H2S monitors, line locators, SCBA, fire extinguishers, and scrapers as required.
• Skill in product measurement, including gauging, metering, meter proving, witnessing meter proving, and product sampling; knowledge of line, tank, and automatic sampling systems.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word, and ability to enter measurement and other operational data into computer-based systems.
• Ability to maintain qualifications for wharf operations, including operating marine and truck rack vapor control systems, and meet requirements to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Knowledge of facility work authorization permits, Emergency Response Plans, SPCC plans, operations manuals, and other plans and regulatory requirements pertaining to pipeline/terminal operations.
• Familiarity with PHMSA and OSHA regulations.
• Outstanding safety record.
• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications for pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
• Ability to work under moderate to heavy physical demands, including outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history/background 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

• Performs Pipeline / Terminal Operator I responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.
• Performs daily inspections and minor maintenance on tanks, valves, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Calibrates and performs minor maintenance on safety, spill response, and measurement equipment.
• Ensures daily security and SPCC/EPA or similar regulatory inspections are performed.
• Monitors and maintains station activity reporting and related documentation, including readings, over/short documentation, and oil movement orders.
• Controls pipeline inlet and outlet product flows during normal operations and responds effectively to abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Completes pipeline and facility checks, reports abnormal conditions, and troubleshoots as necessary.
• Safely operates facility rotating equipment and valves, LACT and metering systems, and hydrocarbon drain systems; reports abnormal conditions and troubleshoots as necessary.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and repairs on pumps, motors, injectors, valves, meters, and other associated pipeline and terminal equipment.
• Performs damage prevention activities, including required documentation, third-party One Calls, and inspections and monitoring of third-party ground disturbance.
• Maintains pipeline integrity, including controlling excavation and backfilling of buried pipelines, selecting appropriate pigs and pipe coatings, and responding to abnormal conditions such as stuck pigs or hydrates.
• Creates and uses Energy Isolation Plans to prepare equipment and piping, ensures zero energy before releasing equipment for maintenance, and accepts equipment and piping when maintenance is complete.
• Completes daily over/short reporting for assigned areas, identifies problems or signs of issues in bulk fuel, and assists with product loss/gain investigations as needed.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Identifies and prevents potential conflicts or operational problems, including reviewing shift schedules and product and vessel movements.
• Directs and/or supervises company-hired contractors and assists with contractor safety tailgate meetings.
• Participates in the Incident Command System during response planning, exercises, or incident response.
• Conducts effective shift turnovers.
• Responds to abnormal and emergency events.
• Informs senior personnel of identified hazards and near misses.
• Demonstrates safe work practices in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Assists with other pipeline/terminal-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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