Station Operator
Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
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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:
- Under general supervision of Station/Terminal Supervisor is engaged in operating Station/Terminal equipment in connection with receiving, storing, transferring, delivering petroleum, and maintaining related records.
- Personally, is engaged in the inspection and operation of mainline pumps, handling principal contacts and planning, guiding, coordinating with operations to meet operating requirements and prevent material contamination.
- Coordinates product movement with Dispatching Department and shippers. Makes visual checks of meters, gauges, and pump station equipment.
- Performs quality control, identifies product changes as required.
- Performs utility notification duties during off peak hours and weekends as required.
- Assigned to a 12-hr. rotating shift. Subject to shift hold over or shift reassignment. Follows a Primary relief schedule during off hours and is subject to call out at all hours
Responsible for safety, security, and efficient operation of product movement at Pipeline facilities
Maintain maintenance requirements 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
- Must reside within 45 miles of reporting location. The described job duties are a framework in which work will be assigned. This description is not inclusive of all responsibilities or job assignments. This position will require extended off-hour duties at times.
Required education or minimum level:
- High School Diploma or GED
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
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
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
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.