Associate Pipeline Controller - Trainee

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Associate Pipeline Controller Position

The Associate Pipeline Controller is a Trainee opportunity with on-the-job training as well as classroom and simulation learning. As an Associate Pipeline Controller, you will be monitoring and controlling the flow of product across the system and ensure that related tasks and activities are completed safely while maintaining system integrity. You are someone who has interpersonal skills, is detail oriented, a multi-tasker, high tolerance for stress, customer focused, analytical, problem solver, and can take initiative.  Testing and demonstrated skills proficiency are required at designated intervals to ensure that the required duties can be performed safely and effectively. 

What You Get to Do:

• Apply standard methods of operating, operations philosophies and tools to ensure control processes are conducted consistently.
• Contribute to process improvements and troubleshoot issues.
• Proactively monitor and control pipeline pressures and flow rates by remotely starting and stopping appropriate pumping units.
• Read, comprehend and evaluate graphic schedules to maintain accurate movements and deliveries of product; routinely provides constructive feedback to Schedulers.
• Monitor and correctly respond to alarms caused by normal, abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Execute documented procedural action plans promptly to prevent or minimize emergencies.    

What You Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree from an accredited institution; will consider a combination of experience and/or education. 
• Live within a 60-minute commute of the work location.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record to drive company and personal vehicles to perform required tasks.
• Ability to work on rotating 12-hour shifts and expected to be available for a variety of shifts. The nature of the work requires availability for overtime.
• Gift for situational awareness.
• Solid basic mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as required.
• Obsession with safety and continually elevating standards through personal integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Got Extra to Bring?

• Technical school or under graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pipeline experience in a control room environment.
• Shift work experience.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

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Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions:

Controllers must be well rested and alert at the start of and for the duration of their entire 12-hour shift. Must be able to work in normal office lighting settings. Normal color recognition and identification.  Digita