Pipeline Controller

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

The Pipeline Controller plays a key role in monitoring, conducting, and maintaining safe and efficient pipeline operations in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements.

This position requires working the Dupont Schedule (rotating 12-hour shifts, working days, nights, weekends, and holidays).

Key Accountabilities:

Monitor and control multiple pipeline systems remotely.

Respond, anticipate and make assessments for any problems encountered on the pipeline.

Respond to emergency situations as outlined in the contingency plan.

Manage pumping schedules, emphasizing efficiencies such as power op and unit selection.

Update, record and configure data and information for scheduling/ accounting purposes.

Thoroughly comprehend and understand pipeline operations and SCADA systems.

Complete compliance and regulatory training.

Contribute to, and participate in, the Team process and support any Tulsa Control Center and pipeline improvement initiatives.

Maintain proficiency by rotating consoles on a regular basis (minimum of two console operations).

Support field personnel when pipeline problems are encountered

Requirements:

The preferred candidate exhibits the following skills and traits:

Strong understanding of pipeline operations, pipeline hydraulics, SCADA and Leak Detection systems.

Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to think quickly and provide support for emergency operations, including staying current on emergency operating procedures and practices.

Ability to quickly analyze changing conditions on the pipeline and make appropriate adjustments within operating parameters.

Ability to successfully work under pressure and perform multiple tasks and requests simultaneously.

Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to utilize multiple resources to arrive at a solution.

Strong customer focus that includes demonstrated and consistent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to perform the required and expected duties with little or no direct supervision.

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Basic understanding of PHMSA CRM guidelines.

Oil and gas industry experience preferred.

Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

Why join us:

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Operations readiness planning, Operations turnaround coordinating, Operations Turnaround Preparation, Site operating procedure development, Turnaround common process, Turnaround Planning, Turnaround pre-start-up assurance, Turnaround Scheduling, Turnaround scoping, Work Packaging

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.