Field Operator

Kinetik•Pecos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Crude Operator will report and maintain the facilities assigned to and perform other activities as required by management. This role involves maintaining a motor vehicle in good working order and clean, monitoring and maintaining an oil Lact unit, and operating a centrifuge to obtain a representative BS&W sample. The operator must wear required PPE per company policy at all times. Responsibilities include taking readings of various meters, keeping the station clean, changing filters, monitoring and adjusting fuel conditioners, gauging product tanks, and preparing them for sales. The role also requires calling in for hauling of H2O and Condensate, cleaning Slug Catcher Y-Strainers, monitoring chemical storage tanks (Methanol and Glycol), and monitoring for H2S with Drager and H2S analyzer. Visual inspection of compressors for leaks, maintaining an inventory of filters, and monitoring/maintaining ROW signs are also key duties. The operator must perform tasks safely, timely, and responsibly, communicate with co-workers and management, assist with line locations, attend safety meetings, support co-workers, and perform minor equipment repairs. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Previous pipeline or compressor experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications
Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.
Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 55 lbs.