26-099.B - Operator - Pipeline

Harvest Midstream Company; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Midstream Company seeks an early career pipeline operator to monitor, maintain, and control safe gas/oil pipeline operations. The role covers shift handovers, flow regulation, and inspections across tanks, control buildings, and field equipment.

The position requires at least 1 year of pipeline experience, a valid driver’s license, and OQ qualifications. Candidates should be problem-solvers who work well in teams and under pressure, with proficiency in MS Office and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum pipeline experience.
• Ability to solve problems accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with product transportation teams.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor prior shift, check accuracy, and review logs.
• Monitor and regulate product flow; inspect and study pipeline operations.
• Climb stairs on tanks, buildings, and other locations.
• Ensure equipment operation via preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Prepare pipeline reports by collecting and summarizing data; inspect for safety issues.
• Maintain technical knowledge via training and publications; support team goals.
• Promote a safe, compliant work environment and conduct inspections.
• Record meter readings, test results, and adjustments.
• Interpret SCADA system information for operations.
• Perform shake outs, grind outs with testing equipment.
• Locate pipelines using company equipment.
• Observe foreign line crossings and perform pigging operations.
• Inspect piping/equipment for safety and wear; suggest repairs.

Skills

Pipeline operations

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

SCADA familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Operator Qualifications (OQ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Objective

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

• 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.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs on small, medium, and large tanks, control buildings, and other unspecified locations.
• 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.
• Capable of observing and interpreting information displayed within Company’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
• Perform shake outs or grind outs using Company furnished testing equipment.
• Conduct pipeline locates using Company furnished equipment.
• Capable of performing pipeline pigging operations.
• Inspects piping and equipment for safety problems, leaks, wear and tear, and makes or recommends appropriate repairs and maintenance.

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.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs on small, medium, and large tanks, control buildings, and other unspecified locations.
• 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.
• Capable of observing and interpreting information displayed within Company’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
• Perform shake outs or grind outs using Company furnished testing equipment.
• Conduct pipeline locates using Company furnished equipment.
• Observe foreign line crossings.
• Capable of performing pipeline pigging operations.
• Inspects piping and equipment for safety problems, leaks, wear and tear, and makes or recommends appropriate repairs and maintenance.

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.).

Qualifications

• One (1) year 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 groups that transport product.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (Heat and/or Cold).
• 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