Field Operator

About the role

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest-growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation, and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Our employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing, and produced water management.

Responsibilities

• Report and maintain the facilities assigned to and perform other activities as required by management.
• Maintain motor vehicle in good working order and clean.
• Maintain and monitor an oil Lact unit.
• Operate a centrifuge to obtain a representative BS&W sample.
• Wear required PPE per company policy at all times.
• Report and maintain facilities assigned to:
• Take readings of inlet, outlet, and fuel meters.
• Keep the station clean.
• Change filters on Dehydrators.
• Monitor and adjust Fuel Conditioners.
• Gauge Product Tanks and prepare them for Sales.
• Call in for H2O hauling.
• Call in for Condensate hauling.
• Clean Slug Catcher Y-Strainers.
• Monitor Chemical Storage Tanks (Methanol and Glycol).
• Monitor for H2S with Drager and with H2S analyzer.
• Visual Inspection of Compressors for coolant, gas, and oil leaks.
• Maintain an inventory of assorted filters in storage.
• Monitor and maintain ROW signs, know your area.
• Perform tasks in a safe, timely, and responsible manner.
• Communicates with fellow co-workers, plant personnel, and management.
• Aid with line locations.
• Attends all scheduled safety meetings.
• Provides support to co-workers.
• Performs minor equipment repairs as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous pipeline or compressor experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications.
• Drives on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Works in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Works in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 55 lbs.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous pipeline or compressor experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications.
• Drives on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Works in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Works in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Skills

• Safe driving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Computer applications knowledge.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Chemical handling and monitoring.
• Weather and environmental awareness.
• Physical labor and mobility.

Benefits

Kinetik offers competitive benefits packages that include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details are subject to change and can be found in the employee handbook.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Exact compensation is determined by the hiring manager and can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and performance.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 10/4, with availability for callouts and overtime as needed based on business necessity.