Pipeline Operator II

Danos, LLC; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Pipeline Operator to provide operational, technical and mechanical support for facility equipment, with emphasis on pigging operations and maintenance of LACT units. The role involves troubleshooting, testing, installation and repair within an assigned area, and requires strong leadership in the field.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, adhering to safety policies, and producing timely field reports.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3–5 years oilfield experience with pigging and launcher/receiver configuration.
• 60–80% travel to asset locations.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Intermediate PC skills: Pipeline Apps, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• Background check, UA drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication, teamwork, safety and environmental focus; adhere to policies.
• Self-motivated, safety-driven with strong leadership.
• Plan, organize and prioritize assigned responsibilities.
• Be available on-call for emergencies.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams and schematics.
• Lead contract crews in the field.
• Follow procedures and safety/environmental policies.
• Solve problems with engineering staff; troubleshoot field issues.
• Generate field reports for timely analysis.
• Participate in safety and team operations meetings.

Skills

Pigging operations

Oilfield experience

Reading P&IDs

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in engineering/technical field

Job description

Overview

The Pipeline Operator is responsible for providing operational, technical and mechanical support for all facility equipment (Inspections, switching production, troubleshoot/maintenance of LACT units). Pigging Operations and Maintenance will be a primary responsibility for this role. Operators are responsible for a variety of tasks involved in troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment within an assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear communication, teamwork, safety and environmental focus, and compliance with established policies and procedures will be keys to success.
• The position requires a self-motivated and safety driven individual with strong leadership skills.
• Plan, organize and prioritize assigned responsibilities and work.
• Available to respond (on-call) to emergency situations if any arise.
• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize P&IDs, process flow diagrams, schematics, and alignment sheets.
• Strong, field based, leadership of contract crews.
• Follow all procedures provided and adhere to all safety and environmental policies.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to work technical issues with engineering staff and leadership.
• Generates field reports and information in an organized and timely manner for analysis.
• Actively participate in all safety and Team operations meetings.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Intermediate level, typically 3-5 years of oilfield experience, with pipeline pigging experience using pig valve, and conventional launchers and receiver’s configuration.
• 60-80% travel to locations throughout the asset assigned.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform intermediate pipeline flow troubleshooting tasks.
• Intermediate computer skills using Pipeline Apps, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word.
• Intermediate understanding of mobile pump equipment and pipeline cleanouts.
• Intermediate understanding of the flow process and how it affects the pipeline network and associated operational facilities.
• Willing and able to perform/align with following (with or without reasonable accommodation): Perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to working in tight spaces, walking up and down stairs and ladders, negotiating uneven surfaces, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Preferred associate’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test (UA), MVR check, agility and fit for duty.