Plant Operator

Responsible for assisting in the operation of a natural gas liquid fractionation facility to ensure optimum plant performance, including monitoring operations of natural gas liquid processing, treating, distillation, compression, product sampling, control board operations, making necessary adjustments, performing inspections and conducting preventive maintenance.

• Responsible for plant log entries of gauges, pressures, temperatures, throughput, liquid production, fuel consumption, lab samples, production reports, and other shift activities
• Assist Maintenance and I&E Techs with routine maintenance as well as major projects.
• observe and ensure compliance of operating and maintenance procedures as well as safety regulations in accordance with company policies
• Complete all necessary monthly/daily reports as well as operational reports including but not limited to environmental, safety, near misses, downtime, and plant logs
• Perform inspections, lock-out, tag-out, write permits, and preventative maintenance on various types of plant equipment, such as engines, compressors, dehydrators, turbines, pumps, fans, and other plant equipment; communicates findings to supervisorsor technicians
• Read, Redline, and understand piping and instrument diagrams and operating procedures
• Start/stop operating equipment such as compressors, pumps, fans, process skids, etc.
• Perform general housekeeping on operating and idle equipment
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant, equipment, and systems

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• 3-5 years experience in gas treating/processing plant
• Strong understanding of plant principles and operations
• Must have the ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and is subject to random drug testing
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ablility to communicate effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts, colleagues, and work in a team environment
• Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Must be capable of vigorous outdoor activities and have manual dexterity with physical ability to work extended hours, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, working with arms extended above the head, twisting upper body, standing for long periods, walking on catwalks, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions, driving a vehicle, operation of forklifts and light industrial equipment
• Required to work rotating shift schedule, be on 24 hours call as needed, and work relief coverage for both plant operations and truck loading duties