26-578.B - Plant Operator

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs. 

• Good working knowledge of process equipment including Inlet separators, dehydration system, cryogenic system and turbines.  

• Able to do light maintenance work; change process filters, grease and oil equipment, replace fan belts, operate manual valves and general equipment up keep as needed. 

• Good working knowledge of computer programs: Word, Excel, Wonderware, and Email. 

• Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.  

• Records gas volumes and process analyzer readings, and makes necessary changes.  

• Gauges and records daily tank inventory.  

• Monitors and maintains process readings on daily log sheets (inside and outside readings of entire plant).  

• Able to work alone; acknowledging, responding to, and initiate corrections/action to process alarms.  

• Monitors and maintains all control loops in the plant. Monitors and maintains truck loading area.  

• Drain or recover fluids from containments to prevent spills.  

• Monitors and maintains security of plant entrances by checking the identification and recording names of visitors. 

• Conducts and/or coordinates ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the plant.  

• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.  

• Reads automatic gauges, as specified intervals, to determine flow rate of gas. 

• Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made. 

• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. 

• Supports company vision and mission.  

• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. 

Other Job Responsibilities: 

• Other duties as assigned by management. 

Qualifications: 

• Five (5) years minimum gas processing plant experience, or certified as a gas plant operator.  

• Preferred: experience with gas conditioning and treatment 

• Ability to work 7 on & 7 off schedule, taking callouts as needed.  

• Ability to accurately troubleshoot and solve problems.  

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.  

• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.  

• Ability to accurately perform tasks.  

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

Education Requirements: 

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.