Plant Operator - Intermediate

ONEOK•Erath, LA

4d•$70,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Performs activities related to the operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision. The role operates and maintains processing equipment, monitors operating conditions, prepares equipment for maintenance, assists with repairs, identifies safety and environmental concerns, and maintains operational and maintenance records. Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The employee 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 and/or for training may be required. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license. The work involves inside and outside conditions, including frequent exposure to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat, dust, fumes or gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud or high-pitched noise, and unprotected heights. The role has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals.
Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
Knowledge of computers and demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions using 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 perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to maintain and prepare safety and environmental reports, work logs, maintenance and repair logs, and time sheets.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and to communicate or exchange information and instructions.
Applicable certifications required.
Ability to respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions and follow safety precautions.
Heavy-work physical capacity: exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
Start, stop, and operate equipment.
Prepare equipment for maintenance, including permitting, lockout/tagout, and decommissioning.
Assist mechanics and others in performing equipment repairs.
Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
Compile and/or maintain time sheets, work logs, safety and environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
Perform applicable DOT-covered pipeline functions, which may include operations, maintenance, or emergency response.
Travel to company locations and/or for training as needed.