Job Description
Job Summary: The Plant Operator carries out tasks to ensure the efficient operation of all aspects of a natural gas processing plant. This includes overseeing the cryogenic plant, amine treating plant, glycol and mole-sieve dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, engines/compressors, PD pumps, and centrifugal pumps.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Duties/Responsibilities: - Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels.
- Recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Recognizes equipment abnormalities.
- Communicates with maintenance regarding significant repairs.
- Responsible for recording parameter values, completion of operating reports, notification of environmental deviations, and equipment lockout/tag-out for maintenance and repair.
- Complies with PSM regulations.
- Operates plant facilities' various equipment/systems, including but not limited to: Cryogenic plant processing, hydrocarbon fractionation units, process controls and measurement, engines and compressors, pumps, pressure relief system, instrument air system, dehydrators, fuel system, treating, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, gas fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL storage and transfer facilities.
- Operates company radio, performs lab tests for quality assurance, diagnoses mechanical problems, makes minor repairs as needed, assists other crafts personnel and other tasks as assigned.
- Seeks to optimize processing though facility and maintains proper product specifications.
- Responds to alarms and problems within the plant and makes the appropriate corrections.
- Performs lockout/tagout procedures.
- Responsibilities also include SPCC reporting, prevention and reporting of any spills and monitoring environmental compliance.
- Maintains and adheres to required company training, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities: - Possess a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must have moderate to advanced computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Experience working with pressure vessels and equipment.
- Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with a team.
- Ability to perform shift work: routinely work holidays and weekends that occur during the shift.
Education and Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of operating experience in the oil/gas industry
- Experience working in a cryogenics or processing plant
- Experience with operating processes with DCS control, preferably Delta V or Wonderware
- Experience working with pressure vessels and equipment
Certifications: Travel: Travel required locally or long-distance up to 20% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Equipment: Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.
Mental and Physical Demands: Regularly required to walk, stand, crawl, climb stairs and bend; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms over shoulder height; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, bending, balance, depth perception, repetitive arm/hand movements, eye-hand-foot coordination, manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) finger dexterity, vision acuity (far/near) and hearing acuity. May be required to climb ladders and/or stairs more than 50 ft. and work in confined spaces. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
May be required to spend 50% or greater of time in an outdoor setting. Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain emotional control under stress, work with interruptions and deadlines.
May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Environmental Factors: May be exposed to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Will work in or around industrial and construction settings, which may include working with chemicals, hazardous products, processes, and materials. Exposure to loud machinery, moving mechanical parts and adverse weather conditions. Gaseous risk exposure and occasional dangerous driving conditions. Will work with petroleum products under high pressure and in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
ADA/ADAAA Statement: Howard Energy Partners' policy is to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the business or would change the essential functions of the position. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.
EEO/AAP Statement: Howard Energy Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a professional environment where employees feel comfortable, safe, and free from unlawful conduct. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and are made without regard to any category or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Howard Energy Partners
Job Tags
Holiday work, Relief, Local area, Outdoor, Long distance, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,