Operator - Pipeline

PIPELINE OPERATOR Job Details

Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Business Unit:
Pipeline

Reports to:

Operations Manager
Travel Requirement:
Yes

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

Select’s Pipeline Operator is responsible for the operation of pumping equipment including electric, diesel, gas and/or automatic pumps; control of equipment and systems to ensure their safe, economical and efficient operation; and route water products through pipelines at main-line or terminal stations according to instructions  employees will represent the Company in a professional manner.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Each employee is responsible and accountable for conducting job tasks in a safe, healthy and environmentally cautious manner.
• Wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) related to task being performed as well as using all required safety equipment and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and ensure equipment is operating proficiently in compliance with regulatory and environmental agencies.
• Turn valves to start engines to pump water through station.
• Read flow and pressure meters and additionally turns valves to vary pumping rate line pressure, according to specifications.
• Turn hand wheel or direct electric drive to move water through station.
• Operate pipelines to open or close pipeline valves to direct flow of oil to storage tanks according to grade; to direct flow of water through station along pipeline, according to destination; or to switch water to alternative pipelines to prevent contamination between grades.
• Inspect pumping equipment to detect malfunctioning leak.
• Lubricate machinery and also repairs as well as adjust pumps equipment, using hand tools.
• Record pressures, temperature, flow rates, and also maintains records of oil stock oil receipts.
• May pump natural gas or natural gas liquid products.
• May gauge as tanks to test oil.
• May use radiotelephone equipment.
• Sample and test water and/or waste water to ensure no hazardous materials are present.
• Monitor hourly readings and complete required daily paperwork and reports in a timely, accurate, and legible manner.
• Maintain contact with scada dispatch or supervisor to receive instructions.
• Perform visual inspections of equipment.
• Comply with all safety rules according to OSHA standards and ensure that they are followed by all employees and visitors at the work site.
• Maintain proper cleanliness of work area.
• Assist other Operators when needed.
• Promptly report all work incidents to Company personnel including:
  Supervisor, Dispatch, Management, and HSE Representative.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Must be 18-years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with oil and gas operations, pipeline operations and UIC wells.
• Knowledge of general water piping systems, pump, motors, valves, meters and other related equipment preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment fitness for duty test (FIT test).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

• W:
  Working Safe
• A:
  Accountability
• T:
  Teamwork
• E:
  Excellence
• R:
  Respect

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance…