Wet Plant Operator - Vest/El Dorado Plant - Kermit, TX (West Texas)
About The Position
The Wet Plant Operator maintains product flow through the wet plant by understanding and operating its equipment, job procedures, and related personnel processes. The role involves hands-on operation of plant equipment, onboard computers, and automation systems. The operator is expected to follow safety regulations and practice safe operations at all times. The position includes monitoring aggregate processing, performing basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and supporting general plant housekeeping. The plant schedule may fluctuate, and operators must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Sufficient education to complete written documentation and records, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training providing the required knowledge and skills.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand, measuring, and labor tools.
- Basic maintenance skills sufficient to inspect equipment and complete minor repairs as required.
- Effective oral 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.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete pre-shift inspections and JSAs, and coordinate with the relief operator about updates, instructions, and changes.
- Operate wet plant equipment and related 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, escalating issues to management as appropriate.
- Assist with general plant housekeeping, including clearing waste sand accumulation.
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
