Pipeline Operator - Associate: Comp Wages, Benefits & Incentives

Associate Pipeline Operator.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or perform operations and maintenance activities on systems including compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment which may include, but is not limited to:Startup and shutdownPiggingCollecting liquidsChanging chartsGauging tanksLocating and marking linesMonitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatingsLeakage survey/patrolling pipelinesBlowing dripsDispatching line locatesConstruction watch
• Monitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Assist in calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including, but not limited to:Gas/liquid flow and qualityMaintenance and/or repair logsSamples (gas/liquids)Pipeline/corrosion activitiesAppropriate regulatory requirementsConstruction inspection
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
• React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Work Experience

• Experience, training and/or knowledge of:Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulationsCharacteristics of natural gas and liquidsPigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquidsConstruction methods

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Travel

• Travel to other locations up to 30% in assigned geographic region(s) required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license