transport driver

accountant

truck driver

senior technician

operator

Plains All American Pipeline

The company itself is crazy and has policies about talking about the company...if it's not positive then don't speak about it. Lower tier employees have a voice, but are ignored when it comes to operations, soo the company tends to expect more while offering "good benefits"...what this means is they want to cut costs of operations in lower tier by making it look like they're doing something to "help" bring you more bring home, but if you do the math and look into it, it's a cut in say p.t.o if you work there longer than 5yrs. The pay scale is bottom tier for the company size compared to competitors when the math is done, but the hours are longer. There is a definite disconnect between the corporate expectations for the actual pay, and the reality of everyday life for the average employee life. They preach safety, but their drivers are commission based, but if they take vacation or are sick...it's a paycut for taking time off, due to the hourly paid is lower than 90%of competitors, depending on the area, because commissions and hourly changes from state to state, even though employees are entitled to the right to same pay according to the fair practices courses they have. All in all the promises don't match up to the reality in many sectors.

I loved my job and I worked hard for that company. When the company sold certain assets I was told my job was safe. Less than a week later I was let go by a manager in a completely different job title. I have had issues with this leader and took it up the chain of my boss which was in Houston, Texas.  I was told to work it out. So I went to this man on numerous occasions asking if there was anything I could do for him or his division and always got the cold shoulder. I was let go at a year end review and wasn't even able to give my yearly report to show what I have done for the company. That has been over a year ago and even to this day I haven't heard from my boss. Many friends and people I had working relationships with have called and said he was out to get me because the work was there. Very cut throat place to work unless you have the inside scoop. I was hired by a man that they fired 5 months after hiring me. As long as I worked there I always should passion and kindness to all the professionals in the office. I was never treated the same and was one of the worst working atmospheres I have ever been associated with. The job I loved the people not so much. Very rude and never offered guidance or help. The people in the field were great people the upper management on the divisional level and up were not  managers more than rulers.

This job is by far the best HOS job I’ve had. Drivers are very friendly and they all help you out as much as they can. The work is easy. Benefits are very good and they don’t deduct a lot of money like most companies do. Management needs to change big time. I’ve delt with good and bad supervisions so I know what I’m saying here. You feel like there’s a bullseye in your back. They didn’t fire me from here. I voluntarily quit. Keep in mind, people don’t quit their jobs, they quit their  managers/supervisors. There is favoritism between some supervisors and drivers. Sweep up this house and start fresh! I garentee they’ll keep drivers this way. Mechanics are never in your way. But there is 4-5 mechanics and more than half of the fleet is down. That’s on the manager. I wish I could’ve stayed here honestly. But the work environment feels hostile and dull. You can do everything right and management won’t say a word. Drop a pen and they hit you hard by threatening to deduct your KPI bonus or write you up. They need to understand that the drivers is what keeps this part of the company alive. This isn’t an upset review. I’m happy where I’m at now. Just thought I could help job seekers before then dive into this situation.

I hauled oil for plains for approximately 4 year.the last 6 months in Pecos.
 For the most part plains is a good company to work for.
 Its nearly impossible to lay down roots because the work moves or can simply end depending on the price of oil.
 The price of oil falls you may get a huge cut in pay and benifits,I cant think of a better way to get rid of drivers you dont need.
  At one time there were 50 drivers working out of the yard in Oklahoma i worked at.Now i hear there are 4 drivers.
 Be prepared to relocate to the work if you haul oil.
 I transferred to Pecos and it was like i went to work for another company.
 They have serious management issues there.Its probably something they cant help.They probably cant get good management to move there.
 I actually liked the Pecos area more then Oklahoma and would probably have relocated my family there if the management had not been so bad there,at least till it fizzled out.
 Bottom line is i would recommend plains to anyone looking for a oil hauling job but would strongly advise them to avoid the Pecos yard.
 Go a little north to carlsbad ..I hear that guy keeps his trucks full though.

Awesome Company doing difficult work, without destroying the environment.  Fair to the public, and workers.  Growing pains as the company grows, seems to be the achilles heel, if there is one.  Though I was unfamiliar with day to day pipeline construction, I was aware of Pipeline Safety, for First Responders by attending yearly classes Hosted by Plains All American Pipeline all over the US.  The Company is on the cutting edge of the technology, and realizes cutting edge is a constant change.  
Due to the nature of the job, Everyone hates the Safety Man!  I quickly saw that the Normal approach to Job Safety is not effective.  Hard nose, "I'm going to Fire YOU!" seems to work till Safety is out of site.  Education of the workers in Why Safety is needed, and understanding expectations was a Joy!  In a mere few weeks "Crews" become "Family."   It is second nature to look after Family.  The job I did, turned into being one of my most rewarding.

* a typical day consists of gauging tanks, sampling fuels, monitoring pipeline incoming fuels, monitoring off-loading barges, maintaining accurate and up to date books for accountability, making sure the facility is secure at all times, assisting customers with any issues, fixing/ maintaining necessary equipment. 
* you will learn the dangers of all fuels, hazards, and immediate actions to incidents that may occur. As well as how to properly gauge tanks, sample fuels, the schematic of the pipeline and oil field
* Hardest part of the job is working in in-climate weather, holidays, and weekends
* I personally enjoyed being able to work outside and learning how pipelines, barges, and oil fields operate
* Management is very knowledgeable and experienced and will help you with and issues you may have

Plains is one of the largest midstream trucking employers in the area around Pecos, Texas.  They have a new facility and an experienced management team that they have moved in from other areas.  Drivers and mechanics have been hired from all over the US.  Their compensation is at the top range of the industry and they are offering housing in Kermit, Pecos and Orla.  It is a place where you can easily build a long term career.  I have found all of the Managers and Supervisors to be fair in the manner in which they have administered the Company's policies and procedures.  It is certainly a company to work for whether it be in the pipeline or trucking sides of the midstream business.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people and the positive attitudes of all. The safety of tge company and the programs of training was greatin every way. Most all jobs you were faced with you were confident in doing them because of the classes and training you were provided with. Enjoyed every day i was employed with Plains whether on the barge docks at St  James, La or running swabs in Eucutta, Ms or being reief for a worker in NC on Lp lines it was a great learning experience in my life.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Plains really keft you without if you did your job and we as a team of employees did.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
All doing great job working together and keeping safety first in our day.

This is a very challenging job, where as a technician, you were required to perform most of your task with supervision. This is very rewarding for those who can handle the responsibilities to completing their task and report weekly to the main office, followed up by work orders. Often the Federal and State DOT was involved to ensure the personnel are following recommended safety standards. There are many follow-ups to required OSHA training and documentation to ensure personal safety goals are being met.

You cannot make 135k like advertised, the have camera facing out and facing driver with sound. Cannot touch any electronics whil driving, not even Bluetooth headset. A lot of extra paperwork they don’t mention. Open and close stations daily and at the end of the month. Truck inventory at the end of the month. Change out your own flats. Mandatory tailgate meetings once a month mandatory even if it falls on you days off. Quarterly safety meetings mandatory even if they fall on your days off. Tons of CBT’s (computer base training) some of them aren’t even related to your job title. They have to be done a month prior of due date and you don’t have time to do them at work, so do them on your days off. They never end. And I haven’t even started about hauling oil yet, those are just the things you have to do on top of hauling oil.

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