Pipeline Operator II

General Description Of Position

The Pipeline Operator II is responsible for the safe operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of natural gas and crude oil gathering pipelines and associated facilities such as tanks, LACT units, pumps, compressors, dehydration units, JT fuel skids, and separators located throughout the Canes G&P and Logistics assets. This position must continually strive to maintain the highest standards for safety, excellence, leadership, and professionalism, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of Canes Midstream.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain crude oil pipelines and storage facilities including pumps, tanks, LACT units, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated pipes and valves
• Pigging crude pipelines and gauging crude oil tanks
• Monitor RVP of oil product and operate centrifuge to monitor crude BS&W
• Shake out oil pots, witness meter proving, take readings from LACT units, and prepare paperwork for end of month close out
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated compressor stations including TEG dehydration units, natural gas fired multi-stage reciprocating compressors, JT fuel skids, separators, meters, control valves, regulators, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated pipes and valves.
• Pigging HP and LP steel and poly natural gas pipelines
• Start and shutdown, load and unload, troubleshoot issues, and adjust cooler louvers on natural gas fired multi-stage reciprocating compressors
• Rebuild liquid level control valves and other pneumatic control equipment
• Respond in a timely manner to 811 and other line locate request. Use line locator and probe to identify and mark Canes pipelines. Coordinate locates with customers and 3rd party contractors.
• Work closely with Gas Control to control flow on regulated pipelines
• Work closely with engineering and construction to build new pipelines and associated equipment
• Adhere to Canes Policies and Procedures as well as applicable industry standards and practices

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain crude oil pipelines and storage facilities including pumps, tanks, LACT units, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated pipes and valves
• Pigging crude pipelines and gauging crude oil tanks
• Monitor RVP of oil product and operate centrifuge to monitor crude BS&W
• Shake out oil pots, witness meter proving, take readings from LACT units, and prepare paperwork for end of month close out
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated compressor stations including TEG dehydration units, natural gas fired multi-stage reciprocating compressors, JT fuel skids, separators, meters, control valves, regulators, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated pipes and valves.
• Pigging HP and LP steel and poly natural gas pipelines
• Start and shutdown, load and unload, troubleshoot issues, and adjust cooler louvers on natural gas fired multi-stage reciprocating compressors
• Rebuild liquid level control valves and other pneumatic control equipment
• Respond in a timely manner to 811 and other line locate request. Use line locator and probe to identify and mark Canes pipelines. Coordinate locates with customers and 3rd party contractors.
• Work closely with Gas Control to control flow on regulated pipelines
• Work closely with engineering and construction to build new pipelines and associated equipment
• Adhere to Canes Policies and Procedures as well as applicable industry standards and practices

Perform any other related duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability(ies) required.

• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Requires excellent communication collaboration skills
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel is required
• Must reside in San Angelo/Big Lake/Sterling City, Texas vicinity
• Strong mechanical skills are required
• Knowledge of natural gas gathering and compression
• Knowledge of crude oil gathering, storage, and…