Plant Operator

Location:

Vernal, UT, US, 84078

Req ID: 2835

Western Midstream is a master limited partnership formed to own, develop, acquire, and operate midstream assets. We are engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing, and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, and disposing of produced water for our customers.

Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

Job Summary

This position is located within the Western Midstream Northern Rockies Region as a member of the Chipeta Gas Plant Operations team in Vernal, Utah.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years gas plant operations or related experience required

- A working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment is preferred

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment

- Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred

Responsibilities:

- Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations

- Execute startup, shut down and operating procedures for engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves, and alarms

- Analyze flow streams using a gas chromatograph and product samples to make necessary process adjustments and maintain product specifications

- Perform minor maintenance of compressors, engines, pumps, controls, piping, and valves

- Prepare maintenance orders and notify maintenance personnel of problem areas

- Generate daily production reports including liquid production, downtime, and gas volumes

- Monitor and maintain inlet and outlet volumes. Coordinate with gas control, field operations and third-party interests as required

- Complete assigned reports and logs

- Work rotating 12-hour shifts. Working inside and outside, around heavy equipment, and in variable environmental conditions

- Monitor, maintain, and operate safety and fire protection systems

- Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with Western Midstream Core Values

- Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture Tracks daily production including liquid production, downtime, and gas volumes

- Understand and follows Safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment

- Understanding of PSM regulatory program, including being trained and knowledgeable of Operator qualifications

- Understands standard operating procedures

- Perform various other duties as assigned

Education:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Licenses:

- Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Relocation:

- This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements:

- The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%.

Work Schedule:

- 12 hour rotating shift position including nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Candidate must live within 60 miles of the Chipeta Plant or Vernal UT.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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