Junior Pipeline Operator: Field Ops & Measurements

Plains Marketing; Hobson (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Plains Marketing is seeking a Pipeline Operator to operate and maintain pipeline assets and facilities including pumping stations, tanks, LACTs and gathering facilities, ensuring accurate and safe transportation and storage of crude oil and refined products. The role requires pipeline knowledge, ability to interpret manuals, basic math and computer skills, and a valid driver’s license.

You must be fluent in English and able to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and participate in on-call

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have pipeline knowledge and ability to manage pump station, pipeline and lease crude oil shipping responsibilities resulting in safe operating conditions and in compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for petroleum product movements in and out of pipeline pump stations; uses tools and techniques to accurately assess, quantify and quality crude oil and/or refined products; and is responsible for storage of products, and custody transfer activities with connecting carriers and customers
• Routinely inspects pumps and valves for proper operation.
• Responsible for accurate quality and quantity measurement of crude oil according to Plains procedures and reporting of same.
• Performs monthly DOT tankage inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and maintains associated records.
• Inspects perimeter fencing, locks, etc. to maintain proper facility, pipeline and ROW security and addresses and reports any infractions.
• Inspects and assures that routine and DOT compliance maintenance is performed on ROW, equipment and valves.
• Maintains communications with Pipeline Control Center.
• Acts as witness to meter proving, crude oil shipment from lease to delivery point and run pipeline pigs as needed.
• Perform other pipeline related tasks or projects as deemed necessary by Operations Supervisor.

Skills

Pipeline knowledge

Reading manuals

Basic math

Computer skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Haz-Mat training

DOT compliance knowledge

Job description

Plains Marketing is seeking a Pipeline Operator to operate and maintain pipeline assets and facilities including pumping stations, tanks, LACTs and gathering facilities, ensuring accurate and safe transportation and storage of crude oil and refined products. The role requires pipeline knowledge, ability to interpret manuals, basic math and computer skills, and a valid driver’s license.

You must be fluent in English and able to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and participate in on-call