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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience is preferred.
• 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 such as compressors, pumps, mixers, hydrometers, centrifuges, sulfur machines, gauge lines, temperature and H2S monitors, line locators, SCBA, fire extinguishers, and scrapers.
• Basic knowledge of product measurement, including gauging, metering, meter proving and witnessing meter proving, and product sampling procedures, including line, tank, and automatic sampling systems.
• Basic knowledge of petroleum product characteristics, including gravity, viscosity, flash, and basic sediment and water; ability to perform qualitative fuel analysis such as gravity, temperature, BS&W, flash, and RVP.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word, and ability to enter measurement and 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 Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Knowledge of facility work authorization permits, Emergency Response Plans, SPCC plans, operations manuals, and other plans and regulatory requirements relevant to pipeline and 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 in moderately to heavily physically demanding conditions, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of station, pipeline, and terminal facilities, including tanks, valves, engines, motors, mixers, piping, control panels, fencing, buildings, and related facilities.
• Monitor and maintain station activity reports and documentation, including readings, over/short records, and oil movement orders.
• Complete pipeline and facility checks; report abnormal conditions and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Safely operate facility rotating equipment, valves, LACT and metering systems, hydrocarbon drain systems, electrical heat-tracking systems, flare systems, instrument air systems, and truck loading and unloading systems.
• Inspect and maintain pipeline security in the field, monitor rights-of-way for activity, perform damage prevention activities, report unauthorized activity or pipe contact, and verify work status for expired agreements.
• Inspect perimeter fencing and locks to maintain facility security.
• Inspect and gauge tanks and inspect pumps and other equipment for proper operation; check H2S monitors, tank roof drains, mixer oil levels, and equipment and piping.
• Ensure routine maintenance is performed on mixers, motors, gearboxes, valves, clock charts, and emergency generators, and maintain associated records.
• Perform product receipts and deliveries from pipelines, rail cars, vessels, and tank trucks, as well as tank-to-tank transfers as needed.
• Conduct measurement activities, including recording fuel, flare, and vent volumes; entering reference temperature and density into electronic flow devices; performing BSW tests; reviewing balances; and verifying tickets, tank inventories, and metered volumes.
• Conduct pipeline pigging activities, including preparing the pipeline, sending and receiving pigs, and returning the pipeline to service.
• Communicate with the Pipeline Control Center and perform pipeline start-up and shutdown.
• Detect and respond to leaks, make timely notifications, document events, and assist with leak repairs.
• Manage balancing systems and conduct daily and monthly balancing.
• Support Product Quality Management by conducting field tests, maintaining lab equipment and sample records, and performing product testing and analysis.
• Perform quality and quantity testing, check sulfur content, calibrate BS&W meters, and witness meter proving when requested.
• Document meter readings, complete daily inventory reports, originate and enter custody transfer tickets into the appropriate accounting system, and run weekly or monthly reports as needed.
• Maintain monthly fire extinguisher, scraper, filter, and tank inspection logs.
• Conduct effective shift turnovers and respond to abnormal and emergency events.
• Follow Plains safety policies and procedures and inform senior personnel of identified hazards and near misses.
• Assist with other pipeline- or terminal-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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