Plains All American Pipeline

Pipeline Operator I

Posted on: 14 Oct 2021

Hobbs, NM

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Responsible for petroleum product movements in and out of pipeline pump stations; uses tools and techniques to accurately assess, quantify and quality crude oil and/or refined products; and is responsible for storage of products, and custody transfer activities with connecting carriers and customers
Routinely inspects pumps and valves for proper operation.
Responsible for accurate quality and quantity measurement of crude oil according to Plains procedures and reporting of same.
Performs monthly DOT tankage inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and maintains associated records.
Inspects perimeter fencing, locks, etc. to maintain proper facility, pipeline and ROW security and addresses and reports any infractions.
Inspects and assures that routine and DOT compliance maintenance is performed on ROW, equipment and valves.
Maintains communications with Pipeline Control Center.
Acts as witness to meter proving, crude oil shipment from lease to delivery point and run pipeline pigs as needed.
Perform other pipeline related tasks or projects as deemed necessary by Operations Supervisor.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have pipeline knowledge and experience, and capability to take on a wide range of pipeline responsibilities and ability to manage pump station, pipeline and lease crude oil shipping responsibilities resulting in safe operating conditions and in compliance with government regulations.
Ability to read and comprehend technical operational manuals
Basic math and computer /PC skills.
As job proficiency is attained, ability to calculate fluid flow, determine and perform batch scheduling and coordinate related activities and use basic sampling equipment.
Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles.
Ability to speak read and write English.
Must be organized and proficient in record keeping.

Must possess or obtain operator qualifications as deemed by the Operations Supervisor and complete Haz-Mat training, safety programs and meet minimum D.O.T. requirements.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work alone and with minimal supervision.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry moderately heavy equipment, working, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking distances in all types of terrain.
Works outdoors in open environment with extremes of heat and cold.
Able to accommodate travel, overtime, extreme weather, and participate in “on-call” rotation as required.

Plains All American Pipeline

Houston, TX

Plains GP Holdings, L.P. owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: Transportation, Facilities, and Supply and Logistics. The Transportation segment engages in the transportation of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs) on pipelines, gathering systems, trucks, and barges. As of December 31, 2018, this segment owned and leased assets comprising 17,965 miles of crude oil and NGL pipelines and gathering systems; 31 million barrels of above-ground tank capacity; 830 trailers; 50 transport and storage barges; and 20 transport tugs. The Facilities segment is involved in the provision of storage, terminalling, and throughput services primarily for crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas; NGL fractionation and isomerization services; and natural gas and condensate processing services.

This segment owned and operated approximately 77 million barrels of crude oil storage capacity; 32 million barrels of NGL storage capacity; 63 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity; 25 billion cubic feet of base gas; 7 natural gas processing plants; a condensate processing facility; 8 fractionation plants; 33 crude oil and NGL rail terminals; 5 marine facilities; and 425 miles of pipelines. The Supply and Logistics segment engages in merchant-related activities, including purchase of crude oil, as well as NGL from producers, refiners, processors, and other marketers; storage of NGL and natural gas; and resale and transport of crude oil and NGL.

It owned 15 million barrels of crude oil and NGL linefill; 4 million barrels of crude oil and NGL linefill in pipelines owned by third parties and other inventory; 750 trucks and 900 trailers; and 9,100 crude oil and NGL railcars. The company offers logistics services, principally for crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas. PAA GP Holdings LLC operates as a general partner of the company. Plains GP Holdings, L.P. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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