Operator, Plant - H (Jal, NM) - Sign-on Bonus)

About the role

Primary Location: USA-New Mexico-Jal. The Plant Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants, compressors and pipeline systems via both computer control center and onsite operations. Housing is provided in a man‑camp during shift rotations.

Responsibilities

• Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment including amine treating plants, chilled water gas conditioning skids, reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, etc.
• Start‑up and shut‑down of plant equipment.
• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• De‑pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Operate valves.
• Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times.
• Monitor gas gathering system through SCADA and make calls to alert customers of situations that could affect gas deliveries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.
• Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc.
• Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
• Change gauges.
• Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.
• Clean out site glasses as necessary.
• Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses.
• Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to work rotating 14 day on/14 day off schedule and stay in company provided housing during shift rotation.
• Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders at various levels of the organization, in a business‑like and professional manner.
• Ability to modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues; quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
• Demonstrates conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
• 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; may work in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling positions.
• 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