Operator I

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

- We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance

- We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger

- We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs

- We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire Storage West is seeking an Operator I to work in the Evanston, Wyoming location. This position will be responsible for monitoring equipment functioning and coordinate and monitor operation of the company’s gas storage.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow, perform regular equipment checks to insure all equipment is operating as it should.

- Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, or compress natural gas.

- Operate natural gas equipment. Start up and shut down equipment

- Control equipment to regulate flow and pressure of gas to feedlines of boilers, heaters, and related steam-generating and heating equipment.

- Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and concentrations.

- Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, and/or transfer of gas to maintain processes at required levels or to correct problems.

- Review log sheets to optimize efficiency and detect malfunctions.

- Requires work on all shifts as sole person responsible for entire

- Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flow

- Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to SCADA system alarms, DCS system and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate responding personnel

- Coordinate and monitor operation of the company’s gas storage

- All other duties as assigned

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

- No

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

- High School Diploma or GED required

- 0-4 years’ experience in Gas Storage/Energy Industry preferred

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

- Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.

- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

- Be compliant with all OSHA, DOT, FERC regulations, state, and federal regulations

- Abide by all industry and plant safety policies.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

- Work is performed in an office/ plant environment outdoors and in all weather conditions

- After 4-month training required year-round rotating shift work schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Works primarily 12 hour rotating shifts, consisting of day and night shifts.

- Occasional over-time and on-call work.

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.