Pipeline operator

Position Summary

Under close supervision, this position can be viewed as an Operator in training or uses basic skills to complete assigned tasks.

Assist more senior operators in the daily operation and maintenance of the pipeline gathering system. Responsible for daily routine tasks and common procedures, such as operate valves, maintain pipeline efficiencies by pigging, valve maintenance, inspect construction near in-service pipeline facilities, and assist with utility locates.

Responsible for observing and documenting operational parameters as well as identifying and reporting abnormal conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment, represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, and provide excellent customer service while performing all assigned tasks.
• Assist and observe to learn from the Midstream team and service contractors, including Pipeline pigging and Maintenance crews.
• Assist with maintaining efficient flow of gases and other materials, monitor pipeline, gathering system, equipment, etc.

and communicate with other operators and technicians.

• Perform proper service, maintenance, and basic repair of pipeline facilities.
• Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, work orders in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), expense reports, timesheets, and other necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
• Communicate on a continuous basis with Pipeline Supervisors to provide updates on activities, address issues, report abnormal and / or unusual operating conditions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Comply with all Environmental laws, policies, and regulations. Promptly report all adverse Environmental conditions.
• Maintain a clean worksite, free of all waste and spills, to ensure hazard free working conditions.
• Assist Pipeline Locators with pipeline locate requests from WV 811.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of gas gathering and / or facility operations experience.
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.

Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Midstream Operations.
• Vocational or Technical Education Certification.
• Experience with mechanical integrity or in-line inspection programs.
• Excavation experience in trenching, benching and shoring.
• Possess DOT Operator Qualifications for gas gathering and pipeline operations.

Required Core Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and associated equipment.
• Basic Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, tasks, growth, and direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and foster and encourage teamwork.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate tank volumes and gas flow rates.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

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

This position may be subject to :

• Extreme cold and heat : temperatures typically below 32o F or above 100o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.
• Noise : there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Vibration : exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Hazards : includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals.
• Exposure to high pressure and temperature from normal operating systems.

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will regularly lift, push, carry and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must frequently be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required to other locations.
• Frequent travel to Company’s field operations. Approximately 95% of time in field.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Last updated : 2024-03-25