Midstream Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor midstream facilities, including pipeline systems, compression, dehydration, measurement, and related equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, equipment checks, and operational rounds to identify leaks, abnormal conditions, or equipment issues.
• Monitor pressures, flows, temperatures, tank levels, and other operating parameters.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
• Respond to alarms, callouts, and emergency situations in a safe and timely manner.
• Support pipeline pigging, meter proving, line locating, valve maintenance, and facility troubleshooting activities.
• Document daily activities, readings, maintenance needs, and operational events accurately.
• Cookordination with control room personnel, maintenance teams, contractors, and other operations staff.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and job safety analysis procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas at assigned facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety of operations.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in oil and gas operations, midstream operations, pipeline operations, or related industrial field.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of pumps, compressors, valves, meters, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, gauges, meters, and basic process information.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and respond to after-hours callouts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with natural gas gathering, compression, produced water, crude oil, or NGL systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and electronic work management systems.
• Familiarity with pipeline safety, DOT/PHMSA, environmental, and company compliance requirements.
• Experience performing basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance on field equipment.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to respond calmly during operational upsets.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to support a 24/7 operation.
• Field-based role with frequent travel between operating locations.
• Requires walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting, bending, and working around operating equipment.
• May require participation in an on-call rotation, nights, weekends, or holidays depending on operational needs.