Plant Operator

Kinetik • Artesia, NM

5d

About The Position

The Plant Operator works rotating shifts to operate and maintain safe, compliant operations at the gas processing plant and related facilities. The role monitors and controls plant equipment and systems both from the central control room and within the plant, and records process conditions and production quantities. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, rotating between nights and days, with overtime availability as needed due to business necessity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Good communication and work-planning skills, excellent work ethic, and a good background in computer applications.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different weather conditions to various locations.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions and meet productivity standards.
• Ability to work effectively in the stated working conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work at various heights and in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling positions.
• Ability to react to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, and lift from ground level.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain safe, compliant operations of the gas processing plant and related facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and programs.
• Monitor and control processing plant equipment and systems from the central control room and within the plant using Wonderware HMI and eLynx systems.
• Complete daily data entry on computers and mobile devices to record process conditions and production quantities.
• Communicate with fellow employees and management using email, telephone, and two-way radios.
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections to detect malfunctions and ensure proper, safe, and compliant operation of plant and pipeline facilities.
• Maintain and adhere to required company training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED