Pipeline Controller

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Brookshire, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Transportation • Energy
The Role
Operates pipeline systems remotely on rotating 12-hour shifts, controlling pumps, compressors, valves, product movement, storage activity, and alarms. Detects abnormal conditions, makes operational adjustments, monitors pipeline integrity, coordinates maintenance with field personnel, and communicates with scheduling teams, customers, and suppliers. Requires oil and gas or chemical industry experience, strong judgment, computer skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Job Description:

The pipeline controller position is in Brookshire, Texas. Newly hired employees will receive on the job training including safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and other procedures related to the pipeline industry. This will be a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that will include nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities:

The Pipeline Controller will be responsible for the safe and efficient remote operation of the WhiteWater pipeline systems in compliance with the DOT and state regulatory agencies. Additional controller responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Remote starting/ stopping pumps/compressors and operating valves.
  • Monitoring and controlling the movement of product through multiple lines and facilities.
  • Monitoring of storage field activity
  • Analyzing changing conditions and alarms, making necessary adjustments
  • Determining accurate time of pipeline events (deliveries, noms, batches, etc.)
  • Ability to quickly detect abnormal operations and use critical judgement to react accordingly.
  • Monitor pipeline integrity and coordinate with field personnel all maintenance activities.
  • Communicating with field personnel, scheduling groups, customers and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality and customer service.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Prefer minimum of 60 college credit hours with oil and gas field operations/plant experience or minimum of 60 college credit hours with relevant oil and gas or air traffic controller experience in the military. On the job work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry is required.
  • 2-3 years of chemical /oil/gas industry experience.
  • Basic Computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products.
  • Successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements; criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, etc.
  • Team player who interacts well with co-workers, customers and the public.
  • Good communication skills (verbal Self driven to learn and written)
  • Must be able to sit and or stand at the console for a 12 hour shift or longer with the exception of occasional breaks.
  • Must be able to quickly learn and become proficient with procedures and processes pertaining to WhiteWater assets.
  • Must be able to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately report to White Water designated alternate control center.

Benefits: This position is located in Brookshire, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

Shift – Rotating 12 hour.

Travel – Yes, up to 10% of the time

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 60 college credit hours with oil and gas field operations or plant experience, or relevant oil and gas or military air traffic controller experience
  • Prior work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry
  • Two to three years of chemical, oil, or gas industry experience
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
  • Successful completion of criminal and employment background checks and DOT drug screening
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and the public
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to sit or stand at a console for 12 hours or longer, except for occasional breaks
  • Ability to quickly learn and become proficient with pipeline procedures and processes
  • Ability to evacuate the control center during an emergency and report to the designated alternate control center
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
324 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

WhiteWater is an Austin-based infrastructure company founded in 2016. It is an independent midstream company that provides transportation services to domestic oil and gas plays and operates multiple gas transmission assets. The company is partnered with multiple private equity funds and direct investors. Since inception, WhiteWater has reached final investment decisions on approximately $8 billion in greenfield energy-infrastructure development projects.

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