GBS Operator

Pelican Gathering Systems

Job Title: GBS Operator

Business Unit: Pelican – North Dakota Pay Class: Hourly, non-exempt

General Job Summary

This is a pipeline operations position within the Pelican Gathering System. Operators are tasked with the safe operation and monitoring of all assets within Pelicans control. This position requires shift work: Eight days on, six days off. Nights, 12-hour shifts.

Major Job Tasks

1. Operate GBS Pipeline Transfer Stations via SCADA and local control. Maintain safe working parameters of storage capacity, and equipment pressure limitations.

2. Complete visual field visits of GBS locations multiple times per shift.

3. Responsible for delivering oil to third party connections in accordance to nominated volumes.

4. Drive long distances on occasion, encountering inclement weather and adverse conditions. Make repairs and/or modifications in the field under adverse conditions, sometimes after normal business hours.

5. Maintain a safe work environment by following company policy including, safety, regulatory, P.P.E., H2S, explosive atmospheres, and arc flash safety.

6. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in regard to Pipeline and SCADA related regulations.

7. Maintain housekeeping duties within GBS locations.

8. Work closely with other departments within Slawson Companies, as well as other pipeline company’s representatives.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong working knowledge of fluid properties and dangers inherent with crude oil.

2. Familiar with centrifugal, and positive displacement pumps, LACT units, tank gauging, custody transfer ticket preparation, meter proving, and pipeline pigging.

3. Proficient in MS Office for data analysis, reporting and document writing.

4. Must have working knowledge of liquid pipeline operations.

5. Written communication skill to fill out routine forms and records.

6. Oral communication skills to give, receive, or exchange information with co-workers.

7. Excellent Interpersonal communication skill to work effectively with others in order to coordinate activities and complete assigned tasks.

8. Ability to follow all company policies including, safety, regulatory, P.PE. H2S, explosive atmospheres, grounding/bonding, etc.

9. Ability to follow specific, step-by-step instructions, standard procedures, and operating guidelines

10. Ability to work effectively without supervisory guidance.

11. Must have working knowledge of liquid pipeline operations.

12. Written communication skill to fill out routine forms and records.

13. Oral communication skill to give, receives, or exchange information with co-workers.

14. Excellent Interpersonal communication skill to work effectively with others in order to coordinate activities and complete assigned tasks.

15. Ability to follow all company policies including, safety, regulatory, P.PE. H2S, explosive atmospheres, grounding/bonding, etc.

16. Ability to follow specific, step-by-step instructions, standard procedures, and operating guidelines

17. Ability to work effectively without supervisory guidance.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2-4 years in oil field or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

1. Seeing: Must be able to see to use hand and/or power/measurement tools.

2. Talking: Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken words.

3. Sitting: Must be able to sit for limited periods of time.

4. Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand use hand and/or power tools.

5. Must maintain mobility to perform duties inside and outside of buildings. Must be able to work off a step ladder.

6. Bending/Reaching/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to bend, reach, or stoop to use hand and/or power and/or measurement tools.

7. Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Heavy physical effort up to 75 pounds.

8. Manual Dexterity: Major portions of daily work require application of manual skills involving motor coordination and finger dexterity.

Work Environment

1. Work is sometimes performed outside a regular office at remote pipeline locations.

2. Light exposure to moving mechanical parts, high and unstable places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, flammable substances, loud noise, bright or dim lighting, and wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

3. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions including wind, rain, snow and heat.

Slawson Companies, Inc., paymaster of Pelican Gathering Systems, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person