Pipeline Operator

As a Pipeline Operator for Right of Way, you are accountable for ensuring the protection of Colonial’s Right of Way, easements and pipelines.  The Pipeline Operator will perform routine patrols, interface with stakeholders, and engage in structured on the job training with a qualified Pipeline Operator.  The Pipeline Operator will manage and monitor the safe execution of encroachments and maintain thorough documentation of all training activities, actions, interactions and decisions. The Pipeline Operator periodically monitors the progress of work for side trimming and mowing crews to ensure the quality and accuracy of maintenance and reclamation work within the area of responsibility.

What You Get to Do:

• Assess and respond to all One-Call tickets, Aerial Observation Reports and other notifications within your area of responsibility. This includes locating and marking Colonial’s pipelines, engaging in meetings with encroachers, obtaining assistance in managing and monitoring the safe execution of encroachments, performing suspected leak investigations.
• Perform routine patrols to surveil and inspect Colonial’s Right of Way. Confirm adequate signage is in place so that the location of the pipeline(s) are accurately identified and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, business owners, emergency response personnel, forestry personnel, school, church leaders and others.
• Engage in training to achieve competency in tasks required to effectively monitor and inspect all encroachment activities on/near Colonial’s Right of Way, in accordance with Colonial’s procedures and standards.