Plant Operator

Western Midstream • Aurora, CO

84d • $38 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Western Midstream’s Wattenberg Gas Processing Plant Operations team in the Rockies Region of Colorado. The Plant Operator operates and monitors gas processing equipment and systems, supports safe and reliable plant operations, performs minor maintenance, and coordinates with maintenance, gas control, field operations, and third parties as needed. The role works rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves working indoors and outdoors around heavy equipment and in variable weather conditions. Travel is 0–10%.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of gas plant operations or related experience.
• Working experience with oil and gas operations, including knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment.
• Experience with SCADA, WonderWare, Siemens, or similar control systems.
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, SAP, and Outlook.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment, climb stairs, work around industrial equipment, and work outdoors in changing weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Start up and shut down equipment according to operating procedures, including engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves, and alarms.
• Analyze flow streams using a gas chromatograph and product samples, make necessary process adjustments, and maintain product specifications.
• Perform minor maintenance on compressors, engines, pumps, controls, piping, filters, and valves.
• Prepare maintenance orders using SAP and notify maintenance personnel of problem areas.
• Generate daily production reports covering liquid production, downtime, and gas volumes.
• Monitor and maintain operational inlet and outlet volumes, coordinating with gas control, field operations, and third-party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs.
• Monitor, maintain, and operate safety and fire protection systems.
• Accomplish job responsibilities in accordance with Western Midstream Core Values.
• Actively participate in the Health, Safety, and Environmental culture.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Western Midstream Cash Bonus Program.
• Competitive benefits package emphasizing pay-for-performance compensation, work/life balance, premium health benefits, and a top-tier savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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