Pipeline Operator

Job ID #: 29121 Location: TX-IRAAN

Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: High School Diploma

RC/Department: 1103 -KM CO2 OPS TRANSPORTATION :CO2

Position Description

Primary Purpose:

• Perform and coordinate work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of CO2 and Crude pipelines. Also responsible for operations and maintenance of Crude Oil Tanks.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Surveillance and maintenance of facilities.

• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachments and excavation.

• •Coordinate local Damage Prevention activities.

• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.

• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)

• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors)

• Follow all EHS procedures and practices

• Be able to identify safety hazards

• Maintain good standing with all required training

• Participate in pipeline public awareness programs and emergency drills

• Respond to pipeline emergencies such as spills, outages, power failures, etc.

• Launch and receive pipeline scraper pigs

• Maintain, repair, and operate valves and pumps

• Assist with regulatory audits

• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Position Requirements

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Must have completed at least one (1) year at Pipeline Operator 1 or industry equivalent

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Maintain a satisfactory driving record as determined by the company and a current, valid State driver’s license

• Subject to random drug testing

• Must pass applicable OQ tasks as required

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Proficient with assigned core computer programs

• Follow work procedures independently on less routine tasks or more complex equipment/processes

• Ability to work from written or verbal instructions

• Ability to properly prioritize tasks

• Identify problems

• Have the ability to train others

• Ability to speak and understand English.

• Ability to work with others, takes direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Physical demands:

• Driving in remote & congested areas

• Working outside in extreme weather

• Frequently lift and carry, unassisted, items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Walking, climbing, standing, and sitting

• Some inside work for training, working on computer

Working conditions:

• Shift work, alternating days, nights, holidays, weekends

• Overtime required

• Emergency response

• Callouts

• On-call

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.