What are the responsibilities and job description for the Station Operator position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships?
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Summary:
Station Operators are responsible for all activity within assigned facilities with emphasis placed on safety, security, and efficient operations. The Station Operator controls all aspects of inbound/outbound movements, product storage, and assists/performs equipment maintenance and repairs. Job activities also include compliance with operating procedures, constant monitoring of product movement equipment, and record keeping for code compliance, leak detection and inventory.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:
Responsible for safety, security, and efficient operation of product movement at Pipeline facilities
Maintain maintenance requirements in order to maximize equipment availability and reliability
Support equipment installation and repairs, perform general day-to-day activities, make notifications/schedule/perform required maintenance activities, and maintain related code compliance on equipment
Maintain Operator Qualifications to operate assets/equipment, monitor flow, pressure, inventory, metering, etc. as needed to achieve desired operating conditions
Read and perform routine equipment checks
Perform regulatory required inspections of facility, environment, and equipment
Comply with all Partnership and regulatory required procedures
Read and understand flow, piping and instrumentation drawings and schematics
Participate in facility project planning to maximize operational efficiency
Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment which could include shift rotations, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Able to support existing call-out/on-call requirements and adapt to meet additional Partnership needs as required
Required education or minimum level:
- High School Diploma or GED
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
Level C requires a minimum of 0–2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2–4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level A requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Required Qualifications:
Must have strong commitment to safety
Capable of compliance with Partnership and regulatory policies
Team oriented, self-motivated and flexible
Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving habits
Capable of self-directed work, planning, and organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous work background in related industrial environment
Experience/certifications for safe driving, work permits, confined space entry, energy isolation, excavation safety, and electrical safety
Petroleum measurement experience such as metering, proving, hand lining, and BS&W verification
Proficiency with computers including HMI, SAP, MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, on-line work applications and documentation
Working Conditions and Requirements:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
Frequent heavy lifting up to 50lbs with and without assistance
Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays