Field Operator

Tealenergi•Miami, FL

About The Position

TealEnergi’s client is seeking a reliable, safety-focused Field Operator (Outside Operations) to support day-to-day plant operations and LNG handling activities. The role performs routine field rounds, monitors equipment and process conditions, supports safe loading and unloading, and responds to abnormal conditions and alarms in coordination with the control room and shift leadership. It is a shift-based position in an industrial environment, with responsibility for contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The operator records equipment status, performance, and abnormalities in electronic logs; completes round sheets; investigates and troubleshoots operating conditions; inspects assigned areas and equipment; participates in shift handovers and safety meetings; and communicates operational readings to the control room and shift leadership. Duties also include handling ISO containers and railcars, completing transfer documentation, verifying grounding, and inspecting transfer equipment and connections. The role monitors equipment and process readings, coordinates responses to alarms and process upsets, applies Lockout/Tagout procedures when preparing equipment for maintenance, reports deficiencies, and initiates maintenance work orders as needed. The operator follows procedures and safety policies, promptly reports safety, environmental, or equipment concerns, maintains housekeeping standards, drains sumps and other designated areas, performs preventive maintenance, and carries out other operational work as directed. TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider supporting major capital projects and operations across traditional energy, energy transition, manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The company states that it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal consideration to qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in LNG, petrochemical, or similar industrial field operations preferred.
Strong candidates typically have 3–5 years of Oil and Gas experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream operations.
Working knowledge of process systems, pumps, valves, and basic instrumentation.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, on a 7-on / 7-off schedule.
Strong communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training preferred.
LNG experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine operator rounds and document equipment status, performance, and abnormalities using electronic log systems.
Complete outside operator round sheets and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve abnormal operating conditions.
Physically inspect designated areas and equipment at required intervals throughout the shift.
Participate in shift handovers, daily safety meetings, and plant status briefings.
Take operational readings and communicate findings to control room operators and shift leadership.
Load and unload ISO containers and railcars in accordance with approved procedures.
Complete required loading and unloading checklists and documentation.
Verify proper grounding and safe operation of loading systems before transfer activities.
Inspect hoses, valves, gaskets, and connection points for leaks, wear, and proper configuration.
Monitor pressures, temperatures, oil levels, and the general condition of pumps, valves, storage tanks, and instrumentation.
Respond to alarms, process upsets, and abnormal conditions in coordination with control room personnel.
Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when preparing equipment for maintenance activities.
Identify, document, and report equipment deficiencies, and initiate maintenance work orders as required.
Follow operating procedures, SOPs, and safety policies, particularly during high-risk activities such as loading and startup.
Promptly report safety, environmental, or equipment concerns to supervision.
Maintain housekeeping standards by keeping work areas, walkways, and equipment clean and free of hazards.
Drain sumps, knockout drums, and diked areas as required.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks and support other operational activities as directed.
Follow verbal and written instructions from management and escalate issues appropriately.