How to hire a pipeline dispatcher

How to hire a pipeline dispatcher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pipeline dispatcher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pipeline dispatcher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pipeline dispatcher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The pipeline dispatcher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A pipeline dispatcher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pipeline dispatchers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pipeline dispatchers.

   Type of Pipeline Dispatcher	Description	Hourly rate
   Pipeline Dispatcher		$11-34
   Refinery Operator	Refinery operators oversee the entire production process of the plant operation. Responsibilities for this position are as diverse as the required knowledge fields, including identifying and correcting refinery process issues, operating equipment, monitoring meters and gauges, and meeting set area production goals... Show more	$14-35
   Dispatcher	Dispatchers are generally responsible for coordinating with the customers regarding the delivery status of the products and providing precise logistics and the fastest transportation routes to the professional drivers to ensure smooth and timely deliveries. A dispatcher is required to monitor the driver's location, strictly track road situations at all times to provide real-time updates for the customers, and advise the driver for alternative routes... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • SCADA

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage customer service satisfaction by providing update eta and location of drivers.
   • Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
   • Utilize computer systems used in law enforcement including NCIC and relate equipment

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pipeline dispatcher job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pipeline dispatcher can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pipeline dispatchers' average salary in washington is 52% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pipeline dispatchers 66% less than senior-level pipeline dispatchers.
   • Certifications. A pipeline dispatcher with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pipeline dispatcher's salary.

   Average pipeline dispatcher salary

   $41,561yearly

   $19.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pipeline dispatcher salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a pipeline dispatcher job description

   A pipeline dispatcher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pipeline dispatcher job description:

   Pipeline dispatcher job description example

   The FX Pipeline TD will work closely with Artists, Sr. Engineers, and Technical Directors to design, develop, deploy, and support custom tools, scripts, otls, apis, and plugins, to extend the capabilities of our USD-backed, Houdini-based FX Pipeline.
   Job Functions Extend the capabilities of Houdini through custom scripts, Digital Assets, and plugins, collaborating with show and facility leadership to target high value projects, addressing the needs of FX artists, as well as various other departments as they integrate Houdini into their workflows. Collaborate with the Production Technology Team to integrate Houdini-authored products into our Asset Management system. Work with non-technical end users to help define requirements for novel tools and develop prototypes for systems that solve production problems. Collaborate with other Pipeline TDs and Engineers to evolve the Core Pipeline, incorporating technological advances and addressing the evolving requirements of a growing facility. Assist in the integration of Houdini into novel aspects of the Pipeline as identified by show and technology leadership. Follow the processes and procedures of the software development life cycle, build and release system, documentation and testing standards used in Production Technology. Assist with the support of existing tools via bug fixes and version updates. Support users on Linux with FX and Houdini related problems. Support applications through documentation, training, and handling questions.
   
   Qualifications 4+ years of experience developing custom tools and workflows relevant to Fx within an animation or VFX studio environment. Experience developing with Python, including familiarity with best practices, the Python core library, and industry standard libraries such as PySide and pytest, as well as Houdini's domain specific languages - Vex and Hscript. Experience integrating Houdini into a Production Pipeline, leveraging its various apis. Experience designing and authoring Houdini Digital Assets. Experience with USD and its various apis, both stand alone, and in Solaris. Experience with one or more production grade renderers, such as Renderman. Experience with additional DCCs such as Maya, Katana, Terragen, and / or Nuke a plus. Experience with SCM tools such as Git and GitLab. Experience with Linux preferred.
   Physical Demands and Work Environment
   The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
   
   Location
   On-site in Hillsboro, OR
   
   Salary
   Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
   Disclaimer
   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pipeline dispatchers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pipeline dispatcher job on Zippia to find and recruit pipeline dispatcher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pipeline dispatchers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pipeline dispatcher

   Once you've decided on a perfect pipeline dispatcher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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