26-714.A - Plant Operator

Hilcorp Energy Company; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company is seeking a plant operator to monitor and control inlet gas flows through compression, dehydration, recovery, and residue systems, ending at sale meters. The role includes recording readings, alarms, and maintaining daily logs, with a focus on safety and operational integrity.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of gas processing plant experience, be able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule including nights, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of gas processing plant experience or certification as a gas plant operator.
• Preferred: Hilcorp operations and/or maintenance contract experience
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule including night shifts.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for safety problems and repairs.
• Record gas volumes and process analyzer readings.
• Monitor daily logs and process alarms.
• Maintain logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments.
• Maintain plant security and housekeeping.
• Procure materials to complete daily tasks.

Skills

Gas processing

Plant safety

Equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Monitors, maintains, and controls all steps of the inlet gas flows through the inlet compression, dehydration, recovery, and residue systems ending at the sale meters, and the recovered liquefied petroleum gases through the fractionation train to storage and on to sales.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.
• Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
• Records gas volumes and process analyzer readings, and makes necessary changes..
• Gauges and records daily tank inventory.
• Monitors and maintains process readings on daily log sheets (inside and outside readings of entire plant).
• Acknowledges, responds to, and initiates corrections/action to process alarms.
• Monitors and maintains all control loops in the plant.
• Monitors and maintains truck rack and assist loaders.
• Drains unwanted fluids (D-23, T-503, inst. Air, propane reclaimer).
• Monitors and maintains security of plant entrances by checking the identification and recording names of visitors.
• Conducts and/or coordinates ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the plant.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
• Reads automatic gauges, as specified intervals, to determine flow rate of gas.
• Retrieves and performs required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
• Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• One (1) to three (3) years of gas processing plant experience, or certified as a gas plant operator.
• Preferred: Hilcorp operations and/or maintenance contract experience
• Preferred: Compression, pump, or roustabout experience
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which includes seven (7) nights at 12-hours once a month and seven (7) days at 12-hours once a month.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to accurately perform tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform work assignments with little or no supervision.
• Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the plant process.
• Ability to work alone and highly motivated.

Education Requirements:

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope. Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise. Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years. Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics. In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America. Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth.

Hilcorp Energy is an Affi irmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

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