Board Operator

Mora Energy; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mora Energy in Midland, Texas is seeking a Board Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of amine-treating processes handling H2S. This role uses electronic and manual control systems to meet operating parameters while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring panels and alarms, adjusting controls, recording data, and performing routine startups and shutdowns. Candidates must pass drug tests and background checks and be able to work 12-hour shifts,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and callouts.
• Must safely wear PPE including SCBA and complete related training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor control panels, alarms, gauges, and trends to regulate process variables.
• Adjust process controls to maintain product specs and efficiency.
• Operate equipment for processing, storage, loading, and unloading activities.
• Identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Conduct routine rounds and minor maintenance within training scope.
• Record operating data accurately in logs and electronic systems.
• Issue and close safe-work permits after proper training.
• Perform startups, shutdowns, and emergency procedures as required.
• Comply with PSM, environmental permits, and company procedures.
• Use PPE; work with operations, maintenance, and supervision to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain safety and environmental stewardship as a core value.

Skills

Operations and Control

Operations Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Safety Awareness

Regulatory Compliance

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy

Quality Focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: 12-hour shifts; overtime, weekends, holidays, and callouts as needed

Classification: Non- Exempt

Position Summary

The Board Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and monitoring of process, storage, loading, and unloading systems at an amine-treating facility handling hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). This position uses computerized, electronic, and manual control systems to maintain established operating parameters, product quality, and compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Essential duties include:

• Continuously monitor control panels, gauges, alarms, trends, and process indicators to regulate pressure, flow, temperature, fluid levels, and other operating variables.
• Adjust process controls to maintain product specifications, operating efficiency, and equipment performance within established parameters.
• Monitor and operate equipment associated with processing, product temperature and flow, storage, loading, and unloading activities.
• Recognize abnormal operating conditions, perform initial troubleshooting, take appropriate action within established procedures, and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct routine operational rounds and equipment inspections and perform minor operator-maintenance tasks within the scope of training and authorization.
• Accurately record operating data, equipment readings, shift activities, alarms, and other required information in logs and electronic systems.
• Issue, monitor, and close safe-work permits after completing the required training and receiving authorization.
• Perform routine startups, shutdowns, equipment transitions, and emergency-response procedures in accordance with approved procedures.
• Comply with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, environmental permits, company policies, operating procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye protection, safety footwear, respiratory protection, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), when required.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, reliability, product quality, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements, including drug screening and a background check, as permitted by law.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and callouts based on business needs.
• Ability to safely wear required PPE and respiratory protection, including SCBA, and complete applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Board Operator, Control Room Operator, or in a comparable process-operations role.
• Experience in an amine-treating facility or a similar process-plant environment.
• H₂S awareness training or relevant experience working in an H₂S environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Operations and Control: Understands process controls, automation, and equipment operation in a process-plant environment.
• Operations Monitoring: Effectively monitors gauges, alarms, displays, trends, and other indicators to verify that equipment and systems are operating properly.
• Troubleshooting and Systems Analysis: Evaluates process conditions, identifies changes or abnormalities, and determines appropriate corrective actions within the scope of training and authority.
• Safety Awareness: Recognizes hazards, follows procedures, uses tools and equipment properly, and takes appropriate action to control or report unsafe conditions.
• Regulatory and Procedural Compliance: Works in accordance with PSM requirements, environmental permits, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Applies basic mechanical concepts - including pressure, flow, temperature, friction, and energy - when operating and troubleshooting equipment.
• Communication and Teamwork: Communicates clearly and professionally and works effectively with operations, maintenance, supervisory personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Accurately monitors processes, records data, follows procedures, and completes tasks thoroughly.
• Computer and Digital Literacy: Uses control systems, digital tools, and electronic operating records safely and effectively.
• Quality Focus: Monitors process performance and product quality to support reliable and efficient operations.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and work at varying elevations as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials consistent with the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, temperature, noise, and process-plant conditions.
• Ability to work in areas where H₂S or other process hazards may be present while following established monitoring, PPE, and emergency-response requirements.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications of the position. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned as business needs require.