Plant Operations Technician (14/14 rotation schedule)

About the Role

This position offers a 14/14 rotation schedule with travel expenses and housing covered. The Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and operating equipment within the plant boundaries and may assist 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 Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled routine and non-routine maintenance on plant and surrounding equipment, including but not limited to: 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.

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 weekends and holidays.
• Must pass pre-employment and annual respirator fit testing.
• Regular use of complex machines and equipment, as well as specialized or advanced software programs.
• Strong 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, including Word, Excel, and 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 Proteive Equipment (PPE) guidelines (e.g., eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in board operations or maintenance of a natural gas plant.
• Two-year associate degree or equivalent on-the-job training in a specific skill area.
• Experience working in a team environment, self-starter, and ability to collaborate with peers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• Able to work in close quarters, including kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.

Schedule

14/14 rotation schedule (14 days on, 14 days off).