Plant Operator

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide gathering, compression, processing, transportation, and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. Our team has decades of experience in West Texas delivering essential services—gathering, transportation, compression, processing, and produced water management.

Schedule

7 on 7 off (rotating nights and days), available for overtime as needed due to business necessity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the safe and compliant operations of the gas processing plant and related facilities on a rotating shift.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and programs.
• Monitor and control processing plant equipment and systems from the central control room and within the plant using Wonderware HMI and eLynx systems.
• Complete daily data entry on computer and mobile devices to record process conditions and production quantities.
• Maintain constant communication with fellow employees and management using email, telephone, and two-way radios.
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections to detect malfunctions and ensure the proper, safe, and compliant operation of the plant and pipeline facilities.
• Maintain and adhere to required company training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to plan work effectively.
• Excellent work ethic and proficiency in computer applications.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive safely in various weather conditions to different locations.

Working Conditions

• Daily driving to various locations in different weather conditions.
• Outdoor work in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to temperature extremes due to weather and operating equipment.
• Frequent loud noises in the work environment.
• Prolonged wearing of PPE in areas with hazardous materials.
• Work in close quarters requiring kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while handling tools and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Capability to work effectively in all noted working conditions.
• Use of physical force to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbing and working at various heights; may work in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling positions.
• Routine reaction to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions; visual inspection of work required.
• Regular bending, stooping, moving from ground level to higher levels, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.