Field Pipeline & Terminal Operator I

Plains Marketing, L.P.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top-tier benefits program

Job summary

Plains Marketing, L.P. is seeking a Pipeline / Terminal Operator I to operate and maintain pipeline facilities and terminals, ensuring safe transport and storage of petroleum products.

This field-based role requires working outdoors in extreme heat or cold and complying with Plains’ safety policies. You will handle tank facilities, LACT/metering, and product movements, with callouts for emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math.
• Capable of interpreting pipeline maps and technical drawings.
• Strong teamwork and communication in field settings.
• Basic computer skills and data entry into systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of station, pipeline and terminal facilities.
• Monitor activity reporting and maintain various reports and records.
• Complete pipeline and facility checks and report abnormalities.
• Operate rotating equipment, LACT/metering systems, and related systems.
• Inspect security, rights of way, and perform leak notifications.
• Conduct product movements via pipelines, rail cars, vessels and tank trucks.
• Enter custody transfer tickets into accounting systems.
• Run weekly/monthly reporting and maintain safety logs.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Read maps/drawings

Measurement basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SCBA

H2S monitors

Line locators

Job description

Plains Marketing, L.P. is seeking a Pipeline / Terminal Operator I to operate and maintain pipeline facilities and terminals, ensuring safe transport and storage of petroleum products.

This field-based role requires working outdoors in extreme heat or cold and complying with Plains’ safety policies. You will handle tank facilities, LACT/metering, and product movements, with callouts for emergency operations.