Plant Operator

Western MidstreamTexas, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeListed 2 days ago

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About this role

Job Summary

This position is located in the Southern Region as a member of the Loving Gas Plant Operations team in Mentone, TX working for the Midstream Operation.

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, heaters, stabilization towers, exchangers, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms

- Collect 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 control room, field operations and third-party interests as required.

- Complete assigned reports and logs

- Work irregular hours, 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 WES Core Values

Qualifications

- Minimum 1-year cryogenic, Oil stabilization, gas plant operations, and/or related experience preferred.

- Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas/oil processing facilities and related equipment is required

- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.

- Minimum 1-year control room, control board operation, or related experience preferred.

- Knowledge of and experience with facility operating systems such as DeltaV, Wonderware, etc.

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.

Travel Requirements

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

Work Schedule
Rotating shift position including nights, weekends and holidays. Candidate must live within 75 miles of Orla/Mentone, TX.

WES retains the right to change the schedule if it is needed by business.
WES does not offer sponsorship of employment-based non-immigrant visa petitions for this role.