Plant Operator - Intermediate

About the role

Performs activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Compressors
  • Motors
  • Engines
  • Cooling equipment
  • Auxiliary units
  • Pumps
  • Turbines
  • Treating systems
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions
• Start, stop, and operate equipment
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities including, but not limited to:
  • Permitting
  • Lock out tag out
  • Decommissioning
• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment
• Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns
• Compile and/or maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
• Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline
• Respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage

Requirements

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
• Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
• Knowledge of computers and ability to perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing fundamentals
• Knowledge of applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures
• Knowledge of safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
• Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment
• Ability to apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively
• Applicable certifications required

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling (Constantly)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more (Constantly)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
• Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
• Potential electric shock (Frequently)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
• Unprotected heights (Frequently)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to company locations and/or for training
• Driving: Based on assigned tasks, may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

Pay

Expected salary range: $70,000.00 - $106,000.00