26-083.B1 - Operator - Pipeline

Harvest Midstream Company; Golden Meadow (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Midstream Company in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Pipeline Operations professional to monitor, maintain, and control safe gas/oil pipeline systems. You will review shifts, regulate flow, and perform preventive maintenance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork, with the ability to work on-call and manage inspections, reports, and safety protocols to support a reliable energy network.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with sufficient knowledge to perform duties.
• Valid driver’s license required and Operator Qualifications (OQ) as required by the Company.
• Ability to solve problems accurately and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prior shift and checks daily logs for accuracy and process status.
• Monitors and regulates flow of product to maintain safe operations.
• Conducts pipeline inspections and studies to maintain integrity.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and arrange repairs as needed.
• Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing data; inspect for safety issues.
• Maintain knowledge through training and apply it to team tasks.
• Uphold safety standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Keep logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments.
• Support company values and contribute to overall mission.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Supervisory skills

Decision making

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Self-motivation

Truck coordination

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

OQ certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Objective

Monitors, maintains, and controls the safe, healthy and environmentally sound operations of the gas /oil pipelines.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
• Monitors and maintains operations by measuring and regulating flow of product.
• Monitors and maintains pipeline by conducting studies and inspections.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Prepares pipeline reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. Inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, wear and tear, and makes or recommends appropriate repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by practicing pipeline standards, adhering to legal regulations, and conducting inspections.
• Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years minimum pipeline experience with a combination of Gas and Liquid pipeline operations.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to perform work assignments with little or no supervision.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to accurately perform tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different truck groups that transport product.
• Proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the plant process.
• Ability to work alone and highly motivated.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in and around process areas. Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
• Self-starter, team player, and comfortable working under pressure.

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Operator Qualifications (OQ) as required by Company.