Plant Operator

ONEOK•Stanton, TX

About The Position

Performs advanced-level operation and maintenance activities at oil and gas liquid processing facilities with limited supervision. The Plant Operator supports safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas liquids processing by operating and monitoring plant equipment, controlling process conditions, preparing equipment for maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs, and maintaining operational records. The role may also provide training to less experienced operators and help maintain company vehicles. The position follows a 7-days-on / 7-days-off schedule. Duties may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. Employees must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. Travel to company locations or for training may be required. A company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks, requiring the applicable driver's license.

Requirements

Experience with and thorough knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
Experience and training in gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
Experience and training in applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures.
Experience and training in the safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals.
Experience maintaining and preparing safety and environmental reports, work logs, maintenance and repair logs, and time sheets.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and exchange information and instructions.
Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on compressor engines, process facilities, and related equipment.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Knowledge of computers and demonstrated ability to perform basic computer functions using company software applications.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including occasionally exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force, frequently exerting 25 to 50 pounds, and constantly exerting 10 to 20 pounds.
Must be alert and able to respond immediately to hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, treating systems, and DCS/control board systems.
Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and reflux rates.
Start, stop, and operate equipment.
Prepare equipment for maintenance, including permitting, lockout/tagout, and decommissioning.
Assist mechanics and others with repairs to compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
Train less experienced operators.
Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
Compile and maintain time sheets, work logs, safety and environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive and ensure maintenance is completed on company vehicles.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.
Perform applicable DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions when assigned.