Plant Operator - Intermediate

ONEOK•Erath, LA

About The Position

Performs activities related to the operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision. The role operates, monitors, and maintains processing plant equipment; prepares equipment for maintenance; assists with repairs; reports safety and environmental concerns; maintains operational and maintenance records; and ensures maintenance is completed on company vehicles. 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. The employee may travel to company locations and/or for training. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle and must hold the applicable driver's license. The role involves inside and outside work in conditions including outdoor weather, wet or humid environments, extreme heat or cold, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud noises, unprotected heights, repetitive motion, and computer monitor use.

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/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and to communicate or exchange information and instructions.
Applicable certifications are required.
Applicable driver's license if assigned a company vehicle.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly.

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.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.
Perform applicable DOT-covered pipeline functions, which may include operations, maintenance, or emergency response.