Pipeline Controller - SCADA Operator

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier group benefit plan available from day one

Job summary

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is seeking a Pipeline Controller for its Midland, Texas location. The successful candidate will oversee pipeline operations, ensuring safe and efficient control from the center using SCADA systems. Responsibilities include monitoring pressures, coordinating maintenance, and maintaining proper documentation.

The ideal applicant should have a high school diploma or equivalent, good mathematics skills, and a foundational understanding of pipeline operations and SCADA systems. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of field-level operational experience or exceptional aptitude for control center work.
• Completion of Operator Qualification Training as required by Plains and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Successful Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment (COBRA).

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor pipeline operations including pressure and flow rates.
• Coordinate with field personnel on maintenance and control center activities.
• Complete required daily paperwork and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of pipeline operations

Ability to read, write, and comprehend English

Good mathematics skills

Ability to multitask

Basic knowledge of SCADA system operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

Plains is an industry‑leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing, and marketing solutions for crude oil. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates an extensive pipeline network across the United States and Canada. We are seeking a Pipeline Controller for our Midland, Texas location, reporting to a Console Manager. The controller will operate pipelines remotely from our control center using Plains’ SCADA system, monitoring pressure, flow, temperature, and tank levels and responding to alarm conditions.

Responsibilities

• Control and Monitor Pipeline Operations: Maintain pressures and flow rates within guidelines; track batches within pipelines; monitor line balance and short‑term tolerances; respond to alarm conditions at stations; handle communication failures with remote sites.
• Coordinate Operational Activities: Coordinate with field personnel on maintenance; coordinate with other control centers on movements; run batches on pipelines per scheduler orders; handle emergency dig reports.
• Complete Required Daily Paperwork: Complete stream sheets every two hours; log major events in the pipeline log and trouble report; produce a morning report detailing movements from the previous day and transmit it to field locations via email or fax.
• Complete Training: Complete assigned computer‑based training and DOT Operator Qualification Training as required; participate in safety meetings; complete abnormal operations training as necessary.
• Respond to Emergency Situations: Execute safe shutdown of facilities during emergencies; participate in safety meetings; answer calls on the 1‑800 line and report to proper personnel; interact with field personnel during emergencies; complete leak/spill paperwork associated with emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pipeline operations, gauging, station operations, hydraulics, etc.
• Minimum of field-level operational experience or exceptional aptitude for control center work.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Good mathematics skills.
• Ability to focus and switch between tasks as required.
• Completion of Operator Qualification Training as required by Plains and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Basic knowledge of SCADA system operations.
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and multitask on multiple pipelines simultaneously.
• Successful Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment (COBRA).
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy, including pre‑employment testing.
• Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

Plains provides a top‑tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, available to new employees from day one of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance.