Field Pipeline & Terminal Operator

Plains All American; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains All American is seeking a Pipeline / Terminal Operator I for field-based work across pipeline terminals and gathering facilities. You will perform maintenance, monitoring, custody transfers, and safety checks to ensure reliable transport and storage of crude oil and refined products.

The role involves exposure to heat, chemicals, and high voltage, with required protective gear and callout duties. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, ability to read maps and schematics, basic math

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, drawings, and schematics.
• Basic math skills and fluent English are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and cleaning of station, pipeline and terminal facilities including tanks, valves, engines, and related equipment.
• Monitors reporting and documentation of readings, balances, and oil movement orders.
• Performs pipeline and facility checks and reports abnormal conditions.
• Safely operates rotating equipment, valves, LACT/metering systems, and related equipment.
• Maintains security and inspects fencing and ROW for activity.
• Accounts for custody transfers and tank inventories; enters measurements and tickets.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SCBA

Job description

Plains All American is seeking a Pipeline / Terminal Operator I for field-based work across pipeline terminals and gathering facilities. You will perform maintenance, monitoring, custody transfers, and safety checks to ensure reliable transport and storage of crude oil and refined products.

The role involves exposure to heat, chemicals, and high voltage, with required protective gear and callout duties. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, ability to read maps and schematics, basic math