Plant Operator - Associate

Oneok • Hutchinson, KS

398d • $58,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Plant Operator - Associate position involves assisting with the operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision. The role focuses on ensuring safe and efficient processing plant operations while adhering to company and governmental practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals.
• Ability to maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or operate processing plant equipment including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
• Operate loading/unloading rack as specified by position.
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
• Start, stop, and operate equipment as needed.
• Assist with equipment preparation for maintenance activities including permitting, lock out tag out, and decommissioning.
• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment.
• Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns.
• Compile and maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Oil and Gas Extraction
• Education Level: No Education Listed