Pipeline Controller I

Key Duties:

• Learn standard operating procedures to monitor flow and operate pipelines on a 24-hour basis from a centralized remote location to ensure timely and accurate product delivery or receipts for customers and suppliers.
• Establish skill set necessary to operate and monitor product pipelines, the storage facility operations, remote pumping facilities, and supplier sites.
• Learn procedures of the emergency response communications system for the notification of pipeline management/government agencies per Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations.
• Learn to document oil movements and all over & short situations.
• Develop skills needed to communicate with customers when verifying oil deliveries and timing of delivery.
• Work with more senior Controllers, Scheduler and field personnel to develop the knowledge needed for the safe and efficient delivery and/or receipt of oil volumes.
• Participates in and promotes the Company’s safety program to coworkers.

Other Information

• On the job training for 4-6 months (PHMSA trainings along with in house trainings to gain the knowledge to be a qualified operator)
• Trainee will shadow a Controller 3 for 4-6 months depending on learning curve and testing abilities
• Works under close supervision with clearly defined procedures
• Has limited discretion to vary from established procedures
• Work is prescribed with little autonomy

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be reliable and committed to producing and maintaining current, accurate documentation of oil movement situations.
• Must be able to work effectively in a multi-task environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, high stress environment
• Must be able to work an alternating shift from days to nights