Operator, Compressor Station (Bloomfield, NM)

What You Will Be Doing

The Compressor Station Operator is a multi-skilled position responsible for the operation and maintenance of gathering system compressor stations. Key responsibilities include:

• Daily documentation of equipment, performing PM's, housekeeping
• Maintaining throughput, performing minor maintenance on engines, compressors, separators, generators, flares and cooling fans
• Performing line locates in and around the compressor station
• Working with craft personnel to resolve equipment/system problems
• Operating compressor stations which may include 3612 Caterpillar engines driving aerial compressors or centrifugal compressors totaling close to 200,000 hp
• Identifying and responding to emergency situations
• Maintaining and adjusting equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency
• Using various types of equipment including 3612 Caterpillar engines driving aerial compressors; solar gas turbines; solar gensets; and electric motor driven centrifugal compressors

What Your Background Should Look Like (Minimum Qualifications)

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field preferred
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry and/or technical training in the areas of mechanical and/or electrical fields
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment
• Ability to read prints, drawings and technical manuals and prepare technical reports
• Dexterity in the use of tools and equipment
• Basic mathematical calculations and proficiency in MS Office applications including spreadsheet and word processing applications
• Good verbal/written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic
• Able to maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Willingness to work overtime and handle call-outs and live/relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment
• 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
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels)
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque
• Ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads
• Must be able to wear special safety equipment while working and be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment