Plant Technician

MACH RESOURCES LLC•Durango, CO

2d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Technician is responsible for surveillance and overall upkeep of our PSM compression/treating facilities (including compressors, amine systems, dehydration systems, heat medium heaters, tanks, separators, DOT pipelines, pigging operations and controls systems). Under general supervision, this position prepares, maintains, and submits daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, and volume of chemicals used, etc. assuring compressors, dehydrators and amine systems are up and running. Develops and apply an understanding of site issues.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Always practice safe work habits
Strong commitment to safety and environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work within a team environment
Creative individual, capable of analyzing and solving mechanical problems
Position requires operation of company vehicles. Incumbents must maintain a clean driving record and adhere to Company policies

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas industry experience preferred
Plant operations or maintenance experience is preferred
Knowledge of PSM requirement is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform operational checks of assigned equipment and plant facilities
Adjust plant operations to maintain tailgate gas specifications and gas nominations
Report nominations and gas volumes to company and gas marketing agencies
Monitor field sites for upsets that may alter incoming gas and result in adjustments to the plant operating parameters
Record run time, and operating parameters into tracked daily logs
Conduct daily rounds and perform minor repairs
Keep all equipment clean and free of leaks
Perform call out duties for down equipment
Identify site alarms and work with automation to adjust alarms as necessary
Collaborate with engineers and operations concerning plant activities
General facility upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash)
Communicates corrective maintenance needs to foreman
Participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions
Participate in updating and maintaining procedures and records for plant operations
Represent the Company in delivery/receipt of materials and equipment
Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the operations, engineers, foreman, management and safety teams
Secure and maintain all Company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment
Possess the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected
Provide field wide contact with all personnel in the event of emergency or other significant occurrences
Maintain positive relationship with Local, state/province, and Federal representatives and surface owners
Work a regular 7 days on and 7 days off schedule with 12 hours shifts alternating between day shifts and night shifts. There is potential for some call outs on nights and weekends
Field calls from field and public through a 24/7 call in number located on all Company field locations (well sites, compressor stations and water disposal sites)
Responsible for performing operational checks of plant facilities
Responsible for maintaining gas specifications and nominations at the tailgate of the plant