Pipeline Operator – Intermediate

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Pipeline Operator performing operations and maintenance on gas and liquids pipeline systems based in Ada, Oklahoma. Assisting with a variety of tasks related to pipeline operations and ensuring safety.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeAda • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operations and maintenance activities for gas systems, including pigging pipelines, gauging tanks, and monitoring cathodic protection. Proficient in adhering to safety procedures and effectively communicating in high-pressure situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operations And MaintenancePigging PipelinesCathodic ProtectionSafety ProceduresLiquid Collection

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Hard Skills

Gauging TanksChanging ChartsLeakage SurveyCalculationsMonitoring Equipment

Soft Skills

CommunicationPrioritizationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

ComputersRelated Software

Industry Keywords

Natural GasCorrosion ControlConstruction MethodsEmergency Response

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with and/or perform operations and maintenance activities on systems including compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment
Startup and shutdown
Pigging
Collecting liquids
Changing charts
Gauging tanks
Locating and marking lines
Monitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings
Leakage survey/patrolling pipelines
Blowing drips
Dispatching line locates
Construction watch
Monitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
Assist in calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience, training and/or knowledge of company and governmental operating/safety procedures
Characteristics of natural gas and liquids
Pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids
Construction methods
Knowledge of cathodic protection/corrosion control activities
Ability to establish, prioritize assignments and complete assignments in a timely manner with supervision
Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Ability to use tools and equipment including computers and related software
Ability to apply basic arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Wellness programs