Pipeline Controller

Sunoco LP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking a pipeline control operator to ensure safe, reliable product flow and reporting to the Partnership. The role involves monitoring pressures, coordinating with departments, and handling emergencies to maintain delivery schedules and product quality.

You will work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of SCADA, control valves, and other equipment, complete daily throughput reports, and support alternative control center locations during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with PC applications and basic data reporting.
• Proven multitasking, analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Some travel and overtime required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria.
• Coordinate changes with Sunoco departments to execute schedules.
• Serve as first contact in emergency response and notify management.
• Initiate pump and delivery schedule changes and monitor inventories.
• Assist field personnel with troubleshooting control systems.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Flow and pressure simulation

Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary

Position provides for the safe, reliable product flow operation of the Sunoco Pipeline Systems. Controls and optimizes the use of pumps and pipeline equipment with field personnel to facilitate liquid commodities (Refined Products, Ammonia and Crude Oil). Ensures proper reporting of data to the Partnership.

Job Duties

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor liquids quality at various points.
• Work closely with the various departments within Sunoco to execute all changes as they are scheduled.
• First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and Sunoco management.
• Initiates pump and delivery schedule changes, monitors tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures. Directs, controls and monitors the delivery and change of product at remote locations utilizing computer-controlled field equipment. Utilizes continuous discretion to initiate changes of pump and delivery schedules to maintain overall delivery schedule, product quality, safe operating conditions and a cost-efficient operation. Responsible for monitoring tank inventories and for the appropriate handling of shippers’ products both into and out of attended and unattended storage facilities.
• Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations.
• Complete daily throughput reports.
• Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations
• Live within an hour of control room.
• Familiar with personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and other programs such as: flow and pressure simulation, velocity, pressure drop, purge and pack, regulators and control valves, relief valves, etc.)
• Proven multitasking, analytical and judgement skills, and extremely detail oriented
• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
• Some travel and overtime is required
• This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work
• Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in remote control, pipeline operations or other related field directly related to the Control Center functions
• Basic knowledge of measurement principles and Liquids hydraulics

Working Conditions And Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment