Overview
PBF Energy Inc., one of the largest independent refiners in North America, is seeking a talented Pipeliner to join their team in Vernon, CA. This role involves performing pipeline maintenance work while ensuring compliance with various regulations and safety policies.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate working knowledge and compliance of DOT, EHS, and OSHA regulations.
- Maintain a consistent safe work ethic and EHS record.
- Maintain local, state, federal, EHS, and company records applicable to position.
- Maintain an acceptable attendance and EHS record.
- Competent in making pipeline repairs and alterations.
- Respond to call outs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Maintain current knowledge of pipeline/station operations.
- Read and understand flow charts and pipeline system drawings.
- Relieve Station Operators, Gaugers, Damage Prevention Technicians, and other positions as needed.
- Assist in routine and non-routine maintenance of stations and terminal facilities.
- Assist with DOT required inspections.
- Meet assigned job and compliance deadlines.
- Ensure maintenance work is accomplished with minimum downtime.
- Assist in Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIGS) installations and retrievals.
- Replace valves and gaskets inside station terminals and underground vaults.
- Assist with ship/barge berthing and mooring.
- Utilize various tools such as shovels, post hole diggers, and forklifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Ability to communicate effectively within job function.
- Capable of forward thinking and planning daily work responsibilities.
- Possess intermediate level computer knowledge including Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Valid California Driver’s license and ability to obtain a TWIC card.
- Ability to complete Haz-Mat training and DOT operator qualifications.
- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions including outdoors in extreme weather.
- Self-starter with accountability for work ethic.
- Maintain a high regard for safety as outlined in EHS policies.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Capable of initiating emergency response procedures.
- Working knowledge of Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasure plan.
Additional Information
- The Pipeliner position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the West Coast Employee Union – United Steel Workers (WCEU-USW) Local and Torrance Logistics Company LLC.
- The pay rate for this position is $41.77 per hour.