Operator, Plant (Midland Basin) - Sign-on bonus

Primary location: Midland, Texas

About the role

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. This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, as well as other location incentives.

Responsibilities

• Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to, 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 shutdown 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 a 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, controlling 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.
• Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers.
• Maintain a near-perfect driving record.
• 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear a respirator to perform tasks.
• Knowledge of the operation, control, and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.

Skills

• 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.
• Modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance.
• Take initiative and be proactive in addressing issues; quickly and efficiently complete tasks.
• Demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.

Work Environment

• 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).
• Must be able 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.
• Must have the ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.

Schedule

7 days on / 7 days off rotating days/nights, 12-hour shift schedule. Must be available to respond to call-outs as necessary.