Field Operator

Kinetik • Pecos, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management. Schedule: 10 on; 4 off, available as needed for overtime and call-outs based on business necessity. The Field Operator will report and maintain the facilities assigned to and perform other activities as required by management.

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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain motor vehicle in good working order and clean.
• Ability to safely pig either an oil or gas pipeline as needed.
• Monitor SCADA system to understand field operation and react accordingly.
• Always wear required PPE per company policy.
• Take readings of inlet, outlet, and fuel meters.
• Keep the station clean.
• Change filters on Dehydrators.
• Monitor and adjust Fuel Conditioners
• Gauge Product Tanks and prepare them for Sales.
• Call in for H2O hauling.
• Call in for Condensate hauling.
• Clean Slug Catcher Y-Strainers
• Monitor Chemical Storage Tanks (Methanol and Glycol)
• Monitor for H2S with Drager and with H2S analyzer.
• Visual Inspection of Compressors for coolant, gas, and oil leaks
• Maintain an inventory of assorted filters in storage.
• Monitor and maintain ROW signs, know your area.
• Perform tasks in a safe, timely, and responsible manner.
• Communicates with fellow co-workers, plant personnel, and management.
• Assist with line locations.
• Attends all scheduled safety meetings.
• Provides support to co-workers.
• Performs minor equipment repairs as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees