Plant Technician

bp•Cotulla, TX

8d•$103,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Technician is responsible for the safe, environmentally conscious, and economical operation of plant facilities, utilities, and equipment used to produce or refine oil and gas. The role operates plant inlet, compression, process areas, and associated systems while supporting reliable production, maintenance readiness, process safety, and emergency response. The position is with BPX Midstream at Hawkville Central CDP, on an assigned 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Negligible travel is expected, and the role is not available for remote working. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in oil and gas operations or a related industry.
Proficiency with mechanical equipment and automation or instrumentation systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Personal commitment to safety and environmental awareness.
Understanding of process safety concepts and their application.
Ability to read and use piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
Willingness and ability to work the assigned 12-hour, 7-on/7-off shift schedule.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and reporting functions.
Valid driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than the current employer.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.

Responsibilities

Operate facilities safely, economically, and with environmental awareness.
Ensure safe working conditions and comply with safety and environmental practices and procedures.
Develop and execute energy isolation plans for maintenance activities.
Use the verification application to verify critical work and document failures.
Operate plant inlet, compression, process areas, and associated systems.
Maximize production by meeting product specifications, supporting facility runtime, and collaborating with other disciplines and teams.
Provide positive leadership while contributing as a team player.
Complete daily read-ups and follow up on parameters outside normal operating ranges.
Troubleshoot operational and maintenance problems.
Perform routine housekeeping of the plant and process areas.
Share knowledge with coworkers and support personal and company business goals and objectives.
Interface with Maintenance, Production teams, gas distribution companies, and other parts of the BPX organization.
Identify required maintenance on plant equipment and related systems and complete computerized work orders.
Prepare plant equipment and piping systems for maintenance.
Use available training resources to strengthen technical capabilities.
Maintain required operator training, emergency preparedness skills, and knowledge needed to assist with plant emergencies.
Use hand tools, climb ladders and stairs to process-vessel elevations, open and close process valves, and operate motor vehicles.
Take an active role in the Process Safety Management program and DOT pipeline compliance.