Plant Operator (Tioga, ND)

ExxonMobil • Tioga, ND

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator is responsible for learning plant processes and understanding processing fundamentals, Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, P&IDs, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) for equipment and systems. The role requires working safely in extreme temperatures and effectively with a team while following company policies and procedures and maintaining a strong safety culture.

The operator records plant operating data and shift activities, supports maintenance and instrumentation and electrical technicians, monitors compliance with operating, maintenance, and safety procedures, and completes required reports. The role also includes inspecting and maintaining plant equipment, starting and stopping equipment, housekeeping, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. The position is designated safety-sensitive/safety-critical and requires pre-employment testing, including a background check and drug and alcohol screening; random drug and alcohol screening is also expected after hire.

Requirements

• Hold a driver's license and have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be available for overtime and callouts during scheduled workdays.
• Complete the required pre-employment assessment by the stated deadline.
• Undergo random drug and alcohol screening after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management for a natural gas plant.
• Knowledge of operating procedures.
• Knowledge of process manuals, cause-and-effect (C&E), mechanical integrity, interdepartmental and contractor management, emergency response, and compliance audits.
• Knowledge of PSSR for equipment.
• Knowledge of DCS operations.
• Understanding of process piping equipment, P&ID flow paths, instrumentation, control systems, and safety systems.
• Industry experience and knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Ability to communicate and work with other personnel, departments, crafts, and third parties.
• Previous experience with permitting and Lock out Tag out.
• Mechanical skills related to maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of natural gas processing equipment and related components.

Responsibilities

• Record gauges, dials, pressures, temperatures, gas throughput, liquid production, fuel consumption, and other shift activities in plant logs.
• Assist Maintenance and I&E technicians with routine maintenance and major projects.
• Observe and ensure compliance with operating and maintenance procedures and safety regulations in accordance with company policies.
• Complete monthly and daily reports, including environmental, safety, near-miss, downtime, and plant-log reports.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on engines, compressors, dehydrators, turbines, pumps, and other plant equipment, and communicate findings to supervisors or operators.
• Start and stop operating equipment, including compressors and process skids.
• Perform general housekeeping on operating and idle equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant, equipment, and systems.
• Complete PSMS training and align with ExxonMobil safety expectations.
• Drive safely and follow all driving regulations.

Benefits

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment at no cost; provides a monthly retirement annuity.
• Savings Plan with employee contributions of 6% to 20% of pay; the company provides a 7% match when the employee contributes at least 6%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health programs and resources supporting wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program offering confidential professional counseling for employees and family, along with mental health and resiliency resources at no additional cost.
• Disability Plan providing income replacement for illness or injury, with automatic enrollment at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed