26-740.B - Pipeline Operator

Hilcorp Energy; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy in Texas seeks a pipeline operations professional to monitor, maintain and control safe, environmentally sound gas and oil pipelines. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork.

You will review shift logs, monitor flow, perform preventive maintenance, analyze data, and respond to issues across SCADA and field equipment. A high school diploma or GED and at least five years in oil/gas pipeline operations are required.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum oil and gas plant and pipeline experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform work assignments with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor prior shift for accuracy and logs.
• Monitor flow and regulate product in pipelines.
• Conduct studies and inspections to maintain pipeline.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer instructions.
• Prepare pipeline reports from data; inspect for safety issues.
• Maintain logs of meter readings and adjustments.
• Identify abnormal conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, field equipment, and data networks.
• Adhere to pipeline standards and safety regulations.
• Be available on call for emergencies.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Data acquisition platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

Job description

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.
• Identifies and investigates abnormal measurement conditions, including flow discrepancies, communication failures, instrument errors, incorrect configurations, and inaccurate measurement data, and implements corrective actions.
• Troubleshoots measurement and automation issues involving field equipment, communication networks, SCADA systems, and data acquisition platforms to ensure reliable transmission and integrity of measurement data.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret electronic flow computer diagnostics, equipment alarms, configuration parameters, communication status, and measurement data to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Utilizes technical software, diagnostic tools, and measurement applications to configure, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain electronic measurement and automation equipment.
• 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.

Other Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years minimum oil and gas plant and pipeline experience, experience in both Gas and Liquid pipeline operations.
• Preferred: Current Hilcorp Contractor
• 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 the following software: 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

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.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None.