Gas Plant Operator

Overview:

The Gas Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure and specifications of a Gas Processing Plant. The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

Responsibilities:

- Operates plant facilities various equipment/systems including, but not limited to: Gas processing plant, process controls and measurement, pumps, pressure relief system instrument air system, dehydrators, fuel system, emergency shutdown systems, gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, gas fired boilers, process pumps, amine treating systems.

- Operate the assigned plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation of the plant. This includes proper adjustments of operating conditions, and process troubleshooting.

- Optimize processing throughout the facility and maintain proper product specifications.

- Responds to alarms and problems within the plant and makes appropriate corrections.

- Safely perform plant startup, shutdown, and respond to plant emergencies.

- Maintain established plant or equipment logs as required.

- Perform lock out/tag out procedures and may monitor field compressor status through the use of SCADA.

- Maintenance coordination, management of change and procedure updating as required.

- Implement all plant Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security procedures such as emergency response, safe work procedures, Spill Prevention. Countermeasures and Control (SPCC) reporting and monitoring environmental compliance and wear all required PPE.

- Monitor safety performance of plant and non-plant personnel and correct deficiencies as appropriate.

Qualifications:

- 1+ years of Gas Plant experience required.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Some college or technical training preferred.

- Valid US Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

- Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty.