Our major client, in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a Plant Operator to work within their facilities located in Midland, TX for a 12-month assignment (subject to extension).
Job Responsibilities:
- Daily operation, documentation, and housekeeping of compressor stations and gas processing facilities with reciprocating natural gas compressors
- Responsible for completing and maintaining required reports, logs and work permits
- Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimum availability, efficiency, and throughput
- Responsible for performing minor maintenance on engines, compressors, dehydrators, vapor recovery units, flares, separators, slug catchers, air compressors, and cooling fans
- Daily condensate tank liquid handling and truck scheduling
- Work with craft personnel to ensure any equipment/system problems are resolved in a timely manner
- Responsible for reporting, troubleshooting, and correcting abnormal operating conditions
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring activities of contract personnel assigned to the area
- Identify emergency situations and initiate Emergency Response Procedures
- Promote a safe work environment, implement current safety policies, and ensure environmental policies and regulatory compliance are being met
- May be required at some locations to monitor meters and gauges to maintain correct temperature, pressure, and flow of gas through system
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical certification or equivalent training in energy-related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with cryogenic gas liquid processing methods
- Minimum 3 years of stable work history in the energy industry and/or technical training in mechanical and/or electrical field
- Experience with gas sweetening and dehydration processes • Experience with plant control systems that can include Wonder Ware, Cygnet, or Ignition
- Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet and word processing applications
- Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety including complying with state and federal regulations
- Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment as well as good verbal/written communication skills, decision making skills and a strong work ethic
- Willing to work callouts, holidays, and weekends
- Must live or relocate to within 1-hour response time of job assignment when on duty
- Willing and able to work the assigned schedule which may include rotating nights and days
- Willing to work at more than one position
- Work well within a team environment, and/or independently with limited supervision if needed
- Understands plant processing with ability to identify enhancement opportunities
- Ability to interface positively with corporate contacts and other field personnel
- Must be able to read prints, drawings, and technical manuals and possess the ability to prepare technical reports
Work Schedule: 7 days on/ 7 days off (12 hours per day)