Mainline Pipeline Associate Control Operator

September 23, 2026

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Job Description

Valero Logistics UK Ltd operates and manages the Mainline Pipeline network from the Waterston Control Centre near Milford Haven, delivering refined fuel products from Pembroke Refinery and VPOT Terminal to terminals in the Midlands and Manchester and onwards via pipeline interconnectors to the London airports.

Benefits

Pension, Private Medical, Share Plan and Bonus.

Main Duties

Focus on safety, equipment reliability, product quality and accurate product measurement.
Communicate proactively with Product Supply Schedulers, Refinery Blend Operations, Field Technicians and Terminal Operations staff to maximise efficiency of Pipeline operations.
Communicate with all outside agencies relative to Pipeline operations.
Adhere to the documented procedures in the Valero Commitment to Excellence Management system – CTEMS.
Monitor Pipeline balance across all Pipeline segments to control Loss/Gain conditions, track product batch movements to accurately perform remote product switches into Terminal storage tanks.
Manage inventory control of all Pipeline segments.
Start and stop Pipeline movements, monitor tank levels, pipeline pressures and flows.
Respond to Emergency conditions on the Pipeline and be able to shutdown the Pipeline safely at all times, follow procedures and complete all documentation.
Work 12‑hour shifts in a 24/7‑365 day operation, expected to work days or make secondments onto days as required by the business.
Act as a Pipeline Emergency Response Operative, liaising between MLP staff and outside agencies in the event of any incidents.
Issue Work Permits and assist in reviewing the RAMS/Method Statements for works along the pipeline.
Liaise with MLP’s Land Agents and field based contractors to monitor activities near the pipeline.

Qualifications

Minimum of four GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalents in Mathematics, English, Science and a Technology based subject together with a technological, Instrument/Electrical or Mechanical background.
Previous experience in Pipeline/Terminal or Operations preferred or a trade-based apprenticeship with relevant skills.
Proficient with all Microsoft applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills required.
Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks concurrently, managing time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines.
Ability to take directions from Control Room Supervision and work in a team environment when required.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Applicant must be comfortable lone‑working for extended periods and working night shifts.

About Valero

Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and other petrochemical products. It is a Fortune 50 company based in San Antonio, Texas with 10,000 employees and owns refineries and ethanol plants in North America and the United Kingdom.

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