PIPELINE OPERATOR

Description

Flint Hills Resources is seeking a qualified Pipeline Operator/Damage Prevention Coordinator in Beaumont, TX. This position will support pipeline operations from the Houston Tx to La Porte, TX. A successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, have good critical thinking skills, and a Safety-mindset. Candidate should be able to Multitask and will possess good computer skills and verbal and written communication.

This role comes with a fully equipped company work truck, technician tools, and uniforms along with great benefits.

This role also offers a flexible 9/80’s work schedule, meaning there is the potential for every other Friday off depending on workload.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Effectively locate and mark underground pipelines
• Comply with applicable, state and company one-call laws and one-call ticket responsibilities
• Install permanent markers, signs, and manage right-or-way activities and encroachments
• Excavation and construction oversight of third parties working near FHR pipelines
• Field operations across the system including facility station checks, contractor oversight, right of way evaluations
• Promote pipeline safety and safe digging practices, this includes, but not limited to, communicating with excavators, landowners, and emergency response officials
• Traveling to remote locations to perform work described above
• Survey/Inspection work of existing pipeline, Inspection of external coating on buried pipelines
• Communicate and manage relationships with contract service providers and the general public
• Line up and safety operation of process flows.
• Basic LOTO
• Maintain / Repair relief valves, and Basic valve maintenance
• Launch/Receiving In-line inspection devices
• Travel up to 25% of the time with overnight stays

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to wear PPE in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety boots, etc.)
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or inclement climate conditions (outdoor conditions)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Experience reading and interpreting maps and drawings
• Ability to comprehend drill profiles/bore profiles, alignment sheets
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Ability to work effectively under time and scheduling deadlines
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer skills with the ability to use and learn proprietary databases
• Willing to be in an on-call rotational and work overtime as needed
• Willing to respond to calls 24/7 for emergency response and business needs

What Will Put You Ahead

• One year of pipeline operations experience
• One call ticket management system (Korweb, Utilisphere)
• Experience working in pipeline/utilities damage prevention (line locating, excavators, public awareness)
• Basic knowledge of oil and gas industry
  

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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