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26-050.B - Operator - Control Room

Harvest Midstream Co.

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Houston, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Job Objective:
Monitors, maintains, and controls all deliveries of oil into and out of “Harvest Pipeline” pipelines via Scada and satellite monitoring.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
  • Records oil and gas volumes, and makes necessary changes.
  • Monitors and maintains daily flow charts.
  • Records daily tank inventory.
  • Monitors and maintains process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Acknowledges, responds to, and initiates corrections/action to process alarms.
  • Communicate and work with other Harvest personnel and field Operators for daily operation of the pipeline systems.
  • Communicate and work with Producers and other Pipeline Control facilities on a daily basis, setting flow rates, scheduled shutdowns, emergency shutdowns, pressures and any other issue that may arise.
  • Monitors and maintains all control loops on the pipelines.
  • Conducts and/or coordinates ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the control room.
  • Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks Reads automatic gauges, as specified intervals, to determine flow rate of gas and oil.
  • Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
  • Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and improvement.
  • Supports company vision and mission.
  • Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
  • Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
  • Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Other Job Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
  • Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work

Qualifications:

  • Four (4) to seven (7) years of oil pipeline control experience, or closely related experience.
  • Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which includes seven (7) nights at 12-hours once a month and seven (7) days at 12-hours once a month.
  • Ability to accurately solve problems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
  • Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
  • Ability to accurately perform tasks.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to operate SCADA or other engineering control loops.
  • Good administrative and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
  • Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.
  • Ability to maintain the integrity of the plant process.
  • Ability to work alone and highly motivated.

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.