Primary purpose:
• To safely, efficiently and according to standard operational procedures operate pipeline equipment and pump station/terminal facilities for delivery of refined petroleum products into tankage for temporary storage, involving the operation of both local and remote pumps. Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Operates pipeline and pump facilities as directed by Products Movement.
• As trained and/or directed, oversee all activities on an assigned shift.
• May assist in training and providing direction and assistance to other operators at their facility.
• Monitor pipeline product quality hourly using appropriate equipment.
• Accurately types and checks meter tickets for products and prepares bill of ladings.
• Provide timely and consistent communication/notification to management of equipment abnormalities or failures, operating inconsistencies, errors and/or product quality issues.
• Consistently provide accurate, legible and timely input to stream sheets, O/S log and any other required log sheets.
• Maintain an inquisitive attitude and ask questions to ensure operational procedures are adhered to; operating risks are minimized; and skill level is developed.
• Serves as the liaison between field operations and scheduling, product accounting, engineering as well as regional personnel.
• Monitors loading rack operations at terminals which are driver operated.
• Must be fully knowledgeable about all aspects of the facility, including but not limited to all lines, block valves, remote locations, facilities and equipment.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing batch changes.
• Starts and stops pumps as required.
• Consistently protect the integrity of customers’ product quality and quantity.
• On a limited basis, may perform line rider duties, such as monitoring pipeline ROW for 3rd party encroachments, inspecting pipelines, locating and marking pipelines and/or other duties associated with securing and maintaining the integrity of the pipelines and protecting from 3rd party damage.
• Perform general facility upkeep and maintenance, including painting, sweeping, washing and other general housekeeping duties.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• As requested by management, participate in special projects and other assignments.