Plant Operator

Brazos Midstream • Fort Worth, TX

333d

About The Position

The position involves assisting in the operation of a natural gas processing facility to ensure optimum plant performance. This includes monitoring operations of natural gas processing, product treating, and compression, making necessary adjustments, performing inspections, and conducting preventive maintenance. The role requires daily operation, documentation, and housekeeping of compressor stations with reciprocating natural gas compressors, as well as completing and maintaining required reports and logs. The individual will monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimum efficiency and throughput, handle daily condensate tank liquid management, and coordinate activities of contract personnel assigned to the area. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience with SCADA and control systems (WonderWare).
• Fluent in English.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong commitment to personal and job safety, complying with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, decision-making skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Willing to work call-outs, holidays, and weekends.
• Willing to work the assigned schedule which could include nights and days.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to read prints, drawings, and technical manuals and prepare technical reports.
• Good understanding of plant principles and operations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and is subject to random drug testing.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must allow pre-employment and MVR background check.
• Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of natural gas processing facility to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Daily operation, documentation, and housekeeping of compressor stations with reciprocating natural gas compressors.
• Complete and maintain required reports and logs.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimum efficiency and throughput.
• Handle daily condensate tank liquid management and truck scheduling.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of contract personnel assigned to the area.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Make plant log entries of pressures, temperatures, gas throughput, liquid production, fuel consumption, and other shift activities.
• Assist Maintenance and I&E Techs with routine maintenance and major projects.
• Observe and ensure compliance with operating and maintenance procedures and safety regulations.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on various types of plant equipment.
• Start/stop operating equipment.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant, equipment, and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Oil and Gas Extraction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees