Pipeline Controller

Position Summary

The Pipeline Controller position is responsible for operating and monitoring Company owned and/or operated pipelines and facilities.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring operations are in compliance with DOT-PHMSA, and other applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintian OQ qualifications current and take part in annual refresher, emergency and team training.
• Monitor SCADA system pressure, flow, gravity, tank levels, temperatures, and other operating parameters to manage and control pipelines safely and efficiently.
• Accurately monitor and control valve and pump status from the Pipeline Control Center.
• Monitor and respond to alarms and AOCs per procedure; execute emergency shutdown and isolation, and notify field, management and emergency responders.
• Monitor quality instruments and trend and react to abnormalities as required.
• Analyze leak detection system (CPM) alarms and hydraulic data to tell real events from instrument or communication issues.
• Communicate with field operations to provide timely, efficient, and reliable operating data.
• Properly document situations and events throughout the shift using checklists, operating sheets, and shift change reports.
• Effectively communicate shift turnovers through both verbal and written communication.
• Perform point-to-point verification and support SCADA change management testing when displays or alarms change.
• Complete daily and weekly reconciliation reports as required.
• Assist other departments with scheduling operation and maintenance activities.
• Responsible for understanding shipping schedules including monitoring, directing and controlling the execution of schedules.
• Ensure timely deliveries of product and optimize the scheduling process by coordinating with customers and other TransMontaigne personnel.
• Recognize operational problems and dispatch appropriate personnel to the affected areas along the pipeline.
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers such as security, emergency responders, inspectors, regulators, and the public.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with terminal automation software.
• Ability to avoid distraction while focusing on safely executing required tasks.
• Ability to maintain alertness and manage fatigue during periods of reduced workload.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions during normal, abnormal and emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment and remain composed during emergency events.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to complete all required initial and ongoing training and successfully pass written, verbal and practical evaluations to maintain individual Operator Qualifications.
• Working knowledge of pipeline operations and tank terminaling operations.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess solid mathematical skills and be able to calculate equations quickly.
• Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift which will include weekends, evenings, overnight, and holidays.
• Must be able to sit/stand at console for 12 hour shift in a Control Center Operations environment.

Education, Experience, Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in terminal operations or minimum of 3 years’ experience in a DOT (Pipeline) Compliance role.
• Experience in Pipelines and Terminal Operations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Be stationary for long periods of time;
• Make precise hand & finger movements;
• Talk, hear, make visual inspections;
• Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
• Work using repetitive motion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish between colors. Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• Regularly in a 24/7 control room and office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Note: Successful candidates must complete a drug screen, functional employment physical and background check. TransMontaigne maintains a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

EOE Statement

TransMontaigne is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. TransMontaigne makes hiring decisions solely based on qualification and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

TransMontaigne Partners LLC is a terminaling and transportation company based in Denver, Colorado with operations in the United States on the Pacific Coast, the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest, and in the Southeast. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services for customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of light refined petroleum products, heavy refined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products. Light refined products include gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oil and jet fuels; heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 1st Year Employee - 80 hours Total (3.08 Hours - Bi-weekly Accrual)
• Paid Holidays - 9 Company Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program