Plant Operator

Gas Plant Operator

Job Objective:

Monitor, maintain, and operate a cryogenic gas plant to ensure safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

- Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.

- Good working knowledge of process equipment including compressors, filter separators, pumps, fans, instrumentation, etc.

- Able to complete light maintenance work; change process filters, grease and oil equipment, replace fan belts, operate manual valves and general equipment upkeep as needed.

- Review prior shift’s logs to check for accuracy and follow through with any necessary tasks.

- Conduct weekly chemical inventory including lab chemicals and bulk tank storage.

- Monitors and maintains process readings on daily log sheets, inside and outside readings of entire plant.

- Able to work alone; acknowledging, responding to, and initiate corrections/action to process alarms.

- Drain or recover fluids from containments to prevent spills.

- Monitors and maintains security of plant entrances by checking the identification and recording names of visitors.

- Conducts and/or coordinates ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the plant.

- Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.

- Perform lab tests associated with NGL product specifications/steam/water and amine systems, document results, and effectively communicate adjustments made.

- Monitors and reads gauges to verify sufficient levels of fluids, pressures, and temperatures.

- Assist in investigating faulty machinery/mechanical equipment, refer to equipment manuals, and makes appropriate work orders in the maintenance management system when necessary.

- Participates in employee training program with the expectation to become Board Operator certified.

- Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.

- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.

- Supports company vision and mission.

- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

· Actively participate in learning and applying Process Safety Management (PSM) practices to ensure safe and compliant operations.

- Other duties as assigned by management.

- Environmental Compliance tasks

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years of plant operating experience preferred.

- Certified as a gas plant operator preferred.

- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, days and nights

- Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).

- Ability to accurately troubleshoot and solve problems.

- Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:

- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

- Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

Education Requirements:

- Process Plant Technology, Industrial Process Operator, or equivalent technical degree preferred.

- Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person