Pipeline Operations Specialist II

Canes Midstream; Big Lake (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canes Midstream seeks a Pipeline Operator II to oversee safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of crude oil and natural gas gathering pipelines and facilities in West Texas. Responsibilities include pigging, readings at LACT units, and coordinating line locates with customers and contractors.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, knowledge of gas/oil gathering, and the ability to work independently in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel.
• Must reside in San Angelo/Big Lake/Sterling City, Texas vicinity.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of natural gas gathering and compression.
• Knowledge of crude oil gathering, storage, and delivery.
• May be subject to DOT drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain crude oil pipelines and storage facilities including pumps, tanks, LACT units, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated pipes and valves.
• Pigging crude pipelines and gauging crude oil tanks.
• Monitor RVP of oil product and operate centrifuge to monitor crude BS&W.
• Shake out oil pots, witness meter proving, take readings from LACT units, and prepare paperwork for end of month close out.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated compressor stations including TEG dehydration units, natural gas fired multi-stage reciprocating compressors, JT fuel skids, separators, meters, control valves, regulators, pneumatic and electronic controls, and associated pipes and valves.
• Pigging HP and LP steel and poly natural gas pipelines.
• Start and shutdown, load and unload, troubleshoot issues, and adjust cooler louvers on natural gas fired multi-stage reciprocating compressors.
• Rebuild liquid level control valves and other pneumatic control equipment.
• Respond in a timely manner to 811 and other line locate request. Use line locator and probe to identify and mark Canes pipelines. Coordinate locates with customers and 3rd party contractors.
• Work closely with Gas Control to control flow on regulated pipelines.
• Work closely with engineering and construction to build new pipelines and associated equipment.
• Adhere to Canes Policies and Procedures as well as applicable industry standards and practices.

Skills

Independence

Strong communication

Mechanical skills

Natural gas gathering knowledge

Crude oil gathering knowledge

MS Outlook

Excel

DOT drug screen readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Job description

Canes Midstream seeks a Pipeline Operator II to oversee safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of crude oil and natural gas gathering pipelines and facilities in West Texas. Responsibilities include pigging, readings at LACT units, and coordinating line locates with customers and contractors.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, knowledge of gas/oil gathering, and the ability to work independently in a demanding environment.