Wet Plant Operator - Crane, TX (West Texas)

Iron Oak Energy•Crane, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wet Plant Operator maintains product flow through the wet plant by understanding and operating its equipment, job processes, and personnel interfaces. The role involves hands-on operation of plant equipment, onboard computers, and automation systems. The operator must follow safety regulations and maintain safe operating practices at all times. The position requires sufficient education to complete written records, basic mathematics and tool use, and basic maintenance skills for equipment inspections and minor repairs. Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred. Operators must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as the plant schedule fluctuates. They must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment, be authorized to work in the United States, be at least 18 years old, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Sufficient education to complete written documentation and records, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Ability to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand, measuring, and labor tools.
Basic maintenance skills to inspect equipment and complete minor repairs as required.
Effective spoken and written communication skills.
Team-player attitude and high self-motivation, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as the plant schedule may fluctuate.
Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
Authorization to work in the United States.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license that is maintained.

Nice To Haves

Previous sand plant or oilfield experience.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-shift inspections and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and coordinate with the relief operator about updates, instructions, and changes.
Operate wet plant equipment and associated computer systems and control panels, including pumps, valves, cyclones, density hydrosizers, attrition scrubbers, and flotation equipment.
Report malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor.
Monitor aggregate flow through the wet plant and record and report processing rates.
Perform basic maintenance on wet plant equipment.
Anticipate and troubleshoot significant changes in processing rate and escalate issues to management as appropriate.
Assist with general plant housekeeping, including clearing accumulated waste sand.