Plant Operator

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Plant Operator with a hiring range from a level 1 to a level 2 dependent on experience and skill set for SACROC’s GP178/176 facilities.

The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the plant facilities. The GP178/176 facilities employ a multitude of processes which includes compressors, gas dehydration facilities, NGL Recovery facilities, and CO2 membranes. The Gas Processing Facilities are PSM Facilities.

DUTIES:

- Operation of plant compression and CO2 gas treating equipment to maintain designated operating conditions

- Surveillance of plant processes on PLC or SCADA (The successful candidate will train to work the control boards, not his/her primary duties, in the case of needed assistance)

- Troubleshooting of process equipment and plant operations

- Shutdown and startup of plant equipment (compressors, pumps, cooling equipment, generators, etc.)

- Daily plant rounds and monitoring of equipment to identify operational problems not indicated through PLC or SCADA alarm systems

- Manually operate valves as operations dictate

- Lockout tagout and permitting duties for maintenance work

- Interact with contract personnel

- Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns

- Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork

- Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel

- Write Maintenance Work Orders as needed

- Operate company vehicles during daily activities

Position Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Solid safety and environmental practices

Basic math skills

Self-starter and high drive for results

Must be able to handle multiple tasks

Strong teamwork

Strong communication skills

Good computer skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Valid driver’s license

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors and senior operators, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow work rules.

PREFERRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Experience in oil and gas operations

Background in gas processing

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Must live in or be willing to relocate to the immediate Snyder area

- Work 12 hr. rotating shift schedules

- Be available and be able to respond within 30 minutes for call-out and overtime

- Requires working on holidays when a holiday falls on a scheduled work day

- Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in daylight & darkness

- May be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs or ladders, use hand tools, reach with hands and arms

- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

- Plant vessels and piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.