Plant Operator

About the role

Energy Transfer is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community. This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines and other related gas processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities, including 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.
• Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications.
• Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and takes corrective measures.
• Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions.
• Demonstrated understanding in the maintenance and compliance of plant operations in alignment with partnership and environmental standards (PSM-SPCC-TNRCC) including the creation and maintenance of required reporting and readings.
• Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• 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.
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).

Qualifications

Required education: High school diploma or GED. Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions. Working conditions may include confined spaces. Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment. Reliable attendance at work. Occasional overnight travel may be required.