Plant Operator

Energy Transfer•Karnes City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Transfer is a large organization dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. They are driven to inspire employees to create superior value for customers, investors, a sustainable future, and the community. The company values its employees and offers industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with profit sharing, PTO, and career opportunities. This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines, and other related gas processing equipment. The role 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 C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Level A 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 judgment
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 including 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.
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.
Maintain and comply with 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.
Pass all PSM-required operator certifications where applicable.
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.
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.
Monitor field compressor status through the use of SCADA.
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).