Operations Technician - Glenpool, OK

Explorer Pipeline; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Explorer Pipeline is seeking an Operations Technician for our Glenpool field office to manage receipt and delivery of product and operate facility equipment. This role requires monitoring systems via HMI, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

You will work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays, and coordinate with control center staff to keep the terminal running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Two years of related operations or maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with DOT/ OSHA safety requirements and reports hazards.
• Ensures product receipts and deliveries at the terminal.
• Operates and monitors pumps, valves, tanks, and other equipment via HMI.
• Performs inspections and routine maintenance on pipeline systems.
• Coordinates operations and maintenance tasks with control center personnel.

Skills

Safety compliance

Emergency procedures

System operation

HMI/controls

Data analysis

Vehicle operation

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Flow Computer

Tank Gauging

Sampling Equipment

Hydrometer

Line Locator

Tapping Machine

Job description

The Operations Technician is located at our Glenpool field office and will work 12 hour rotating day/night shift (includes weekends and holidays).

The Operations Technician is primarily responsible for controlling receipt and delivery of product into and out of the facility by operating and monitoring facility equipment; performing a variety of operations, maintenance, and construction tasks to maintain safe operations of the pipeline and its related facilities; and ensuring the facility is operated and maintained in compliance with all Company and applicable regulatory standards and practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to work in hot, cold or inclement climate conditions (outdoor conditions).
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to respond to calls 24/7 for emergency response.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

1. Complies with DOT and OSHA health, safety and environmental requirements and follows safety philosophy and procedures developed by the Company including: applicable environmental, health and safety rules, procedures, and accepted safe work practices, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems, and the reporting of workplace hazards and injury or illness arising from workplace activities; observes the workplace to identify conditions or behaviors that should be corrected and takes appropriate action.
2. Ensures product receipts and deliveries at the terminal.
3. Operates and monitors facility pump units, valves, provers, tanks, piping, and other station equipment via Human Machine Interface (HMI) and/or control panel and conducts routine operations such as meter proving, quality control sampling, station operation, pigging, tank gauging, etc. and special projects as assigned.
4. Performs periodic inspections and routine maintenance on pipeline system and facilities.
5. Completes administrative duties, maintenance records, service reports, and other required documentation.
6. Coordinates operations and maintenance tasks with control center personnel.
7. Performs housekeeping, maintenance, and repair duties around terminals, buildings, pipeline right of way, and station facilities.
8. Locates and marks underground pipeline as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• An Associate's degree or equivalent in experience is required. Two years of work experience in operations, mechanical, and/or preventive maintenance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to actively engage in safe behavior and understand and follow the principles and methods related to pipeline and workplace safety as established by the Company.
• Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures, policies procedures, equipment operating parameters, and all applicable DOT, EPA, FERC, DHS and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of system operation, pipeline and facility layout, and equipment capability.
• Ability to use computers and applicable software.
• Ability to use Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Ability to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules.
• Knowledge of math, general science, hydraulics and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to think logically and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of equipment, processes, and physical ability to accomplish the task as assigned.
• Ability to drive and safely maneuver company vehicles.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to Flow Computer, Tank Gauging, Sampling Equipment, Hydrometer, Line Locator, Probe Bar, Water Pumps, Fire Pump, Electronic Control Devices, Pumps, Drills, Quality Control Lab Equipment and Tapping Machine.
• Ability to complete visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines( including inspection), using measurement devices, assembling or fabricating of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Ability to effectively work and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers and vendors.
• Ability to follow corporate policies and the directions of supervisors.
• Ability to refrain from causing or contributing to the disruption of the workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal color vision (no color blindness) and ability to hear within normal hearing range including use of hearing devices as needed to reach normal hearing range is required for the position.

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