Pipeline Operator II - Gas

Job Type:

Regular

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

The Whitetail Gas Pipeline II Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of pipeline assets and associated facilities. This role ensures compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures, coordinates with internal teams and third-party contractors, and fosters strong relationships with producers, customers, and landowners.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and promote a safe working environment at all times.

- Schedule and conduct routine maintenance and operational activities, including visual right-of-way (ROW) patrols, valve maintenance, filter changes, pigging, condensate tank gauging, and glycol dehydrator operations.

- Monitor and inspect pipeline assets regularly, perform facility inspections, document operating conditions such as pressures, temperatures, volumes, and pump rates, and review data to identify operational issues. Utilize Plains SCADAView for monitoring and analysis.

- Troubleshoot, analyze, and create work orders for operational issues involving dehydration units, regulators, relief valves, dump valves, actuators, level and pressure controllers, and other pipeline equipment.

- Coordinate maintenance activities with third-party contractors.

- Understand and apply EHS procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and permitting requirements for specific activities.

- Respond promptly to emergencies such as leaks or ruptures in accordance with established protocols.

- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all activities performed.

- Communicate clearly and consistently with the control center regarding all operational activities.

- Remove equipment from service and reinstate as appropriate.

- Support facility housekeeping, site security, and site maintenance.

- Conduct One Calls, line locating, marking, and flagging as required.

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with producers, customers, and landowners.

- Perform light and preventive maintenance tasks, including rebuilding glycol pumps (after training) and conducting SPCC inspections.

- Inspect and replace flow orifices as directed (following training).

- Witness and complete meter calibration (following training).

- Troubleshoot measurement issues involving FloBoss and TotalFlow systems (following training).

- Assist with communications troubleshooting and repairs.

- Gather data for monthly measurement balance and reporting.

- Schedule tank bottom pulls and dispatch condensate trucks.

- Visit producer sites (CRP/CDP’s) as scheduled.

- Sample H2S and moisture content at producer and delivery lines.

- Maintain inventory of spare equipment and oversee glycol sampling as required.

- Oversee construction work as assigned.

- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to callouts as needed.

- Assist with crude operations and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

- Valid US drivers’ license with a clean abstract.

- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.

Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment

- This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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