Gas Plant Operator

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. DGOC is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

About the role

Gas plant operator will be responsible for managing and controlling the operation of the gas plant process, ensuring safety, efficiency, compliance with regulations, and producing on-spec NGL production. The operator will oversee the operation of gas processing equipment, monitoring temperatures, pressures, and tank gauging. Troubleshooting issues and identifying operational problems promptly is required. The operator will start and stop all associated compressors or pumps for the process and must be able to think critically, make quick decisions in response to operational challenges, and work and communicate effectively with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the operation of the gas plant process
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations
• Produce on-spec NGL production
• Oversee the operation of gas processing equipment
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, and tank gauging
• Troubleshoot issues and identify operational problems promptly
• Start and stop all associated compressors or pumps for the process
• Make quick decisions in response to operational challenges
• Communicate effectively with other team members

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field is preferred
• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required
• Knowledge of the operation, control, and general design of various systems typically present in a processing or treating plant is required
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Basic computer skills, including opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues
• Demonstrates conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to move or traverse from one location on the job site to another, including remaining in a stationary position for extended periods
• Frequently positions oneself (e.g., to stoop, kneel, or squat) and occasionally ascends/descends (e.g., ladders or uneven terrain)
• Ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess driving operations effectively (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
• Repetitively moves or positions feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back
• Constantly operates, uses, and positions hands and fingers in performance of work
• Works atop elevated surfaces and traverses various heights
• Lifts or carries 50 lbs. or more (classified as "heavy")
• Frequently pushes and pulls with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.
• Works in outdoor weather conditions and is exposed to varying environmental conditions, including well site conditions
• Performs tasks in physically demanding environments