Lead Plant Operator

Energy Transfer•Stanton, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines and other related gas processing equipment. This position ensures the cost effective and efficient operation of gas processing and treating units and associated equipment within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Level A/Lead requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Must maintain valid driver's license in state of residency
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
Demonstrated self- starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, shift rotations, and perform call outs
Must be able to react to high stress/emergency situations in a deliberate, thoughtful, and timely manner

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation.
HIMI software operations experience

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities which includes, but is not limited to: cryogenic plants, hydrocarbon fractionation units, process controls and measurement, LNG facilities, engines and compressors, pumps, pump stations, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, dehydrators, fuel systems, treating, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, gas fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL storage and transfer facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements
Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications
Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and takes corrective measures
Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions such as Start/Stop/Rate adjustment of equipment
Demonstrated understanding in the maintenance and compliance of plant operations in alignment with partnership and environmental standards (PSM-SPCC-TNRCC) including the creation and maintenance of required reporting and readings
Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures
Where applicable, the selected candidate will be required to pass all PSM-required operator certifications
Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary
Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties
May perform lab tests for quality assurance, diagnose mechanical problems, complete minor repairs as needed, assist other technical staff and any other tasks as assigned or required
May monitor field compressor status through the use of SCADA
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)