Pipeline Controller

Sunoco LP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP seeks a Pipeline Control Center Operator to ensure safe, reliable product flow across the Sunoco Pipeline Systems. You will monitor pump operations, pressures, and tank inventories, coordinating with field personnel to maintain schedules and product quality.

This 12-hour shift role requires day and night coverage, overtime, and emergency response readiness. You will use SCADA and related tools, document throughput, and report operational data to the Sunoco team.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and comply with PHMSA regulations.
• Familiar with PC applications (Excel, Word, Project) and process control software.
• Proven multitasking, analytical and detail-oriented abilities.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor liquids quality at various points.
• Work with field personnel to execute changes as scheduled.
• Act as first contact in emergency response situations, notifying emergency services and management.
• Initiate pump and delivery schedule changes and monitor inventories and tank levels.
• Direct and monitor product delivery at remote locations using computer-controlled field equipment.
• Collaborate on troubleshooting of SCADA, control valves, and related equipment.
• Complete daily throughput reports and evaluate operational problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Overtime flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• 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 judgment 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.

1. Usually, normal office working conditions
2. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
3. Occasional overnight travel may be required
4. 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