Helium Plant Operator

About the role

CAMS - Badger Midstream Energy is hiring a Plant Operator for Shift activities that include cross-functional work in helium plant operations, reciprocating compressors operations, natural gas dehydration, while working in a team environment that operates the helium plant and compressor station facilities in accordance with company policies/procedures and in compliance with all regulatory agencies. The successful incumbent must be self-motivated, and a self-starter who is comfortable working alone as well as in a group environment.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work other than regular hours and callouts and may be subject to shift assignments.
• Must work effectively in a team environment.
• Needs to be a self-starter and have good communication skills.
• Develop a monthly production schedule for the helium plant.
• Communicate schedule with clients.
• Demonstrate ability to start up entire compression and natural gas process equipment after a shutdown.
• Demonstrate ability to shut down helium plant properly.
• Demonstrate the ability to restart the helium plant from cold shutdown.
• Demonstrate ability to reset breakers or replace electrical equipment fuses to establish plant operation.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot operations or production issues in the natural gas process equipment and the helium plant.
• Lead in all on-the-job (OJT) training areas for lower-level employees.
• Adheres to housekeeping and safety standards, including the required use of personal protective equipment.
• All other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Preferred 3 years Helium Plant processing and liquefaction.
• 5 years cryogenic Natural Gas plant operations and maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining cryogenic plants and facilities.
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation and controls associated with cryogenic plant operations.
• Candidate must have a proven safe driving record and provide documentation of past traffic violations upon request, as well as maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and is subject to random DOT drug testing.
• The employee will be required to live within 50 miles of the Keyes, OK area.
• Subject to hazardous conditions including escaping gas, adverse weather conditions and temperatures, high-pressure gas, cryogenic gases and liquids and occasional heavy lifting.
• Ability to climb overhead structures, work beneath machines, and perform analysis and repair work in close quarters.
• A high degree of attention is required to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to work all shifts, flexible hours, and mandatory overtime.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Pay

$28 - $31 an hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans
• Additional "à la carte" benefits
• 401k
• Flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program