Compressor Station/ Facility Operator

ShalePro Energy Services; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid supplemental coverage

401(k) matching

Vacation after 90 days

7 paid holidays

On-call pay

Company truck & fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Ohio is seeking a Compressor Operator/Facility Operator. This position involves the operation and maintenance of gas compressor stations, ensuring safety compliance, and providing training and evaluations for employees. Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and preferred experience in gas or diesel mechanics. The role offers entry-level pay starting at $20/hr with various benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must perform all essential duties and demonstrate customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English for work-related tasks.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate natural gas compressor stations safely and efficiently.
• Read and record production metrics and operational parameters.
• Inspect, maintain and repair basic equipment as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and support corrosion control practices.
• Maintain required forms, records and logs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Reading, writing and speaking English

Health, safety and environmental procedures

Computer skills (vendor programs, MS Office)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Gas or Diesel Mechanics preferred

Job description

Overview

Compressor Operator/Facility Operator

The Compressor Station Operator is a multi-skilled position that is responsible for the operation and maintenance of gathering system compressor stations. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to daily documentation of equipment, housekeeping, maximizing throughput, minor maintenance on engines, compressors, separators, generators, flares, dehy’s, VRU’s and coolers, and locating pipelines around the compressor station. It also involves coordinating with craft personnel to resolve equipment/system problems, operating stations that may include Caterpillar & Waukesha engines driving Aerial compressors, troubleshooting abnormal operations, coordinating contractor activities, identifying emergency situations and initiating emergency response procedures, completing and maintaining required reports and logs, and monitoring and adjusting equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.

The following expectations will be used: provide initial and ongoing training, report progress for evaluations, evaluate work-related conduct, and provide a 90-day evaluation for employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing training in your work duties and assignments
• Provide work progress for the next evaluation period
• Evaluate work-related conduct during employment
• Provide a 90 day evaluation on employees
• Operate natural gas compressor stations and associated midstream equipment efficiently and safely
• Read and record production metrics (gas, condensate, production water/brine) and report operational temperature and pressure parameters
• Inspect, maintain and repair basic equipment as needed (pipelines, compression and measurement facilities) and ensure compliance with emissions guidelines
• Respond to emergencies and support corrosion control and housekeeping practices
• Maintain required forms, records and logs (daily logs, shift reports, regulatory activities)

Skills and Abilities

• Perform all essential duties and demonstrate customer service skills
• Read, write and speak English (work orders, manuals, etc.)
• Model health, safety and environmental procedures
• Use computer skills including vendor-specific programs (Cat, Waukesha, Ariel, Murphy) and MS Office
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Respond to after-hours on-call requests
• Work 12-16 hours straight with rest during time off

Minimum Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Gas or Diesel Mechanics preferred

Pay / Benefits

• Entry level starting at $20/hr
• Additional pay based on field-related experience
• Bi-weekly payroll
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid supplemental coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Vacation after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Referral bonuses
• On-call pay
• Company truck & fuel card
• overtime opportunities

Note: This job description is a summary of essential job functions and is not intended as an employment contract. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by the supervisor, regardless of job title or routine duties.