Pipeline Controller (Board Operator)
Company: LyondellBasell Industries
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
We are seeking a skilled Controller to join our Pipeline Operations
Team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and
operating Equistar Pipelines on a 24 hour basis, ensuring the
timely and accurate product delivery or receipts for customers and
suppliers in Texas. This position operates and monitors over 1500+
miles of product / feed stock pipelines, storage facility
operations, remote pumping facilities, and 75+ customer / supplier
sites. The Pipeline Controllers are responsible for the operation
of the emergency response communications system for the
notification of pipeline management / government agencies per
Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations in
Texas.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Responsible for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and
promoting Goal Zero work environment; responsible for carrying out
all work activities in compliance with state and federal
environmental regulations.
* Performs duties in adherence with Enterprise procedures,
standards, and specifications.
* Takes personal leadership role in daily activities, task
planning, incident investigations and work performance as related
to the Enterprise's key focus areas of Safety, Environmental,
Quality, Reliability, and Cost of operation.
* Provides accurate and timely communication to co-workers and
works with other functions to improve individual and team
performance. Provides ideas, raise concerns, and promotes an
environment in which everyone is treated with respect.
* Serves and participates on committees dealing with
investigations, policy and procedure development and special groups
designed to improve the workplace environment. Expected to
understand and support the scheduler role dependent on the console
worked.
* Participates in training and skill development of other
Controllers. Engages in frequent developmental dialog w/ their
supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group
performance and development.
* Monitors and operates Equistar Pipeline's systems to provide
quality service to customers / suppliers of the organization and
meet all designated monthly quotas and / or scheduled transfers of
products and commodities. The Controller must be able to operate
the system to meet emergency needs that can arise at the various
customer sites.
* Monitors and responds to EPO's Computational Leak Detection
software, is responsible for troubleshooting imbalances and
initiating Maintenance callouts to perform field troubleshooting,
leak checks and repair as necessary to return pipelines to a
balanced condition.
* Monitors and maintains the process of outside facilities,
including remote operation of the facility equipment and direction
of the facility operator.
* Provides communications to the Pipeline maintenance departments
on equipment outages or potential problems that could affect the
operation of the system, and supervision of personnel after normal
working hours via the on-call program to maintain the integrity of
the Pipeline systems.
* Monitors product quality to ensure that the product delivered
into or from the Equistar system is on test and meets all customer
/ supplier specifications.
* Responsible for monitoring and maintaining operational records of
the process system, constantly upgrading the system through
teamwork with the SCADA group to change or tune the system within
the proper parameters.
* Monitors a vast array of communication systems, i.e., satellite
system, data transfer T1's, microwave system, 900 MHz radio system
to support the SCADA network, and the 450 MHz two-way radio system
that provides communications and guidance to the various
maintenance groups on the pipeline and in the storage facility.
* The Pipeline Controllers are the first contact in an emergency
situation; they ensure the process is started for on-site response
and activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
employee / community alert systems. Maintain an open line of
communication between the field and the EOC to support the needs of
the Incident Commander and the field groups.
* This position is expected to travel in the event that Control
Center operations are re-located from the primary Control Center
location (CLK) due to annual testing of systems, Hurricane
evacuation, other site evacuation and / or training at off-site
locations.
Qualifications & Skills
* High school graduate or GED
* 10 years' experience in Facility/Plant Operations with 5 years or
more console operations experience, logistics, or equivalent
pipeline maintenance experience on pipeline systems. (5 years
related experience in Pipeline operations preferable)
* Working knowledge of computer systems used for operations process
control (DCS/SCADA). A background in chemical plant processes is a
valuable tool to the knowledge base for this position.
* Incumbent must be able to work 12-hour rotating shift and provide
overtime coverage.
* Controllers are required to live within a 1 hr. commute of the
primary control center as required to meet regulatory and company
guidelines for fatigue management and hours of service limits.
* The Critical Essential Competencies for this position are
Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Broad Perspective, Process and
Safety Management, Interpersonal Capability and Motivating Others.
Basic computer skills are also a requirement for this position.
Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow
CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical
Skills
We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry
creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through
advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a
circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to
champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors
and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity,
equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the
communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of
the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in
polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market
high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from
sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and
quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @
on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to
work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa
sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or
phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party
representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US
EEO is the Law poster is available .
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