Plant Operator

ONEOK•Stanton, TX

About The Position

The Plant Operator performs advanced activities related to the operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities with limited supervision. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas liquids processing and helps meet production targets, operational reliability, and safety standards. Work includes operating and monitoring processing equipment and control systems, monitoring process conditions, performing startup and shutdown activities, preparing equipment for maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs, and training less experienced operators. The position follows a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule and may include Department of Transportation-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions. Employees must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions.

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.
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 access or perform basic computer functions using company software applications.
Ability to communicate and exchange information and instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
Must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or 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 company vehicles as assigned and ensure their maintenance is complete.