Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• 5-8+ years of industry experience required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office
• Understanding of plant liquids
• Maintain regular & reliable attendance
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading operations to obtain optimum processing within safety, environmental and economic guidelines.
• Maintain and optimize economic utilization of manpower and equipment.
• Display full understanding of PSM and how the elements affect our daily operations.
• Have full understanding of the use of P&IDs.
• Coordinate startup/shutdown of facilities including Diamond, Boosters, NMTI, and NGL Station.
• Without supervision, perform tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in a natural gas processing plant, including the cryogenic plant, amine treating plant, mole-sieve dehydration systems, TEG dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, engines/compressors, PD and centrifugal pumps, and other plant functions, systems, and equipment.
• Ensure proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels and recognize operating deviations and take appropriate corrective action.
• Lead, Train, and Teach other Operators on outside systems and control systems including but not limited to: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and MCCs.
• Assist in leading operators in day-to-day plant operations to meet required production.
• Monitor operating data to proactively minimize downtime.
• Backfill open operator positions as needed to cover PTO or when shorthanded.
• Actively train operators daily on outside and board job duties.
• Ensure new hires complete OJT signoff sheets in a timely manner.
• Continued development and creation of OJT material.
• Actively participate in monthly Operations Meetings.
• Assist in emergency response activities relative to safety of the plant.
• Ensure all departmental manuals are kept current.
• Troubleshoot plant operational issues and problem solve before asking for assistance from the Plant Manager or other departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and other company guidelines and policies.
• Ensure compliance with PSM regulations and related company guidelines, including: Participation in MOC implementation, PSSRs, and completing assigned Action Items. Participation in new and revalidation PHAs.
• Own the ongoing development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Own the Operator Training Program for Plant Operators.
• Own LDAR contractor communication and scheduling of repairs.
• Keep shared vehicle up to date on all maintenance, parts inventory, safety items, and leave it clean for your coworker at the end of your shift.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.