Plant Operations Technician (14/14 rotation schedule)

About the role

This Plant Operator position offers a 14/14 rotation schedule with travel expenses and housing provided. The role involves monitoring, maintaining, and operating equipment within the plant boundaries and may include assisting with supporting equipment in the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant processes using plant control systems.
• Monitor operational parameters and make necessary adjustments to meet specific production targets.
• Recognize equipment abnormalities and communicate with maintenance regarding significant repairs.
• Complete operating reports, notify of environmental deviations, and perform equipment lockout/tag-out for maintenance and repair.
• Comply with all applicable EH&S policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled routine and non-routine maintenance on plant and surrounding equipment including compressors, pumps, filter houses, in-line screens, piping and valving, automobiles, pressurized process vessels and supporting equipment.
• Create and maintain operational and inspection records; document all operational activities via plant logs and computer records.
• Ensure proper housekeeping.
• Recommend facility modifications or procedure changes to enhance operation and cost analysis.
• Comply with facility regulations and respond within critical time limitations to unusual operating conditions and changing operational modes.
• Perform various other tasks as required and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with company’s driving policy and insurance requirements.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating (day/night) shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
• Must pass pre-employment and annual respirator fit testing.
• Regular use of complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors; ability to work in a self-directed work team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software modules (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage time when given multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed.
• Adherence to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (e.g., eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Physical demands: close, distance, and depth vision; ability to work in close quarters (kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, standing); ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1‑3 years experience in board operations or maintenance of a natural gas plant.
• Two‑year associate’s degree or equivalent on‑the‑job training in a specific skill area.
• Experience working in a team environment; self‑starter; ability to work with peers collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with peers and other crafts.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Travel expenses provided.
• Housing provided.