Plant Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines and other related gas processing equipment. This position ensures the cost effective and efficient operation of gas processing and treating units and associated equipment within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities which includes, but is not limited to: cryogenic plants, hydrocarbon fractionation units, process controls and measurement, LNG facilities, engines and compressors, pumps, pump stations, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, dehydrators, fuel systems, treating, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, gas fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL storage and transfer facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
• Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications
• Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and takes corrective measures
• Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures
• May perform lab tests for quality assurance, diagnose mechanical problems, complete minor repairs as needed, assist other technical staff and any other tasks as assigned or required
• May monitor field compressor status through the use of SCADA
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self- starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, shift rotations, and perform call outs
• Must be able to react to high stress/emergency situations in a deliberate, thoughtful, and timely manner
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation.
• HIMI software operations experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license in state of residency
• Industry experience commensurate with the selected job level

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, shift rotations, and perform call outs
• React to high stress/emergency situations in a deliberate, thoughtful, and timely manner
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation.
• HIMI software operations experience

Benefits

Energy Transfer offers industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.