Pipeline Operator II

Company: Valero Energy Corporation
Location: Perryton
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Performs duties as outlined by the Pipeline/Terminal Manger related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline with strict adherence to Federal regulations as well as company standards. Manages multiple tasks and recognize abnormal operating conditions and respond within Valero's guidelines.

* Ensures safe operations that comply with all compliance regulations.
* Inspects pipeline equipment to ensure integrity.
* Ensures equipment is operated within design parameters.
* Controls pipelines, this includes monitoring leak detection, starting stopping and monitoring conditions on all lines, adjusting operating conditions as needed, opening and closing station and mainline valves as required, logging hourly operating conditions, logging status changes and pertinent conversations.
* Monitors volumes, makes product switches, and ensures maximum and minimum volumes are not exceeded.
* Receives and evaluates short notice and emergency One Calls and distributes as necessary.
* Takes calls from the public concerning possible leaks, filling out Report of Leak Questionnaire and making emergency contacts.
* Monitors cameras at various locations for security and emergency conditions.
* Compiles and completes daily and monthly product movement reports.
* Interface with internal and external customers.
* Maintains and files documentation for daily operations.
* Makes grade switches, monitors for interfaces, and makes valve lineup changes.
* Ensures proper measurement techniques are being followed.
* Reads meters, catches samples (or acts as a witness when outside parties perform sampling) and performing various lab test as necessary.
* Provides documentation to our internal and external customers in time to meet their needs.
* Initiates emergency call outs, and acting as the first responder /QI until assistance arrives.
* Ensures company vehicles and equipment are properly maintained. Assisting maintenance personnel on various capital and expense jobs along with day to day needs.
* Assists maintenance and operations with various duties.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

* High school diploma or GED required.
* 2 years of experience working in pipeline operations preferred.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It's not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it's also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they're truly part of a team.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status including sexual orientation, gender identity, Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and protected Veterans.

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