Field Operator

Producers Midstream Management; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Producers Midstream Management LLC is seeking a Field Operator to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of pipelines, measurement and compression facilities, and related equipment in the assigned area.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, reviewing logs, preparing reports for the Field Foreman, and coordinating with vendors. The role requires willingness to be on-call 24/7 and living within 60–65 miles of the reporting location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years of field operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of natural gas pipelines and dehydration facilities.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to read gauges and interpret equipment logs.
• Willingness to be on-call and respond to call-outs within 2 hours when alerted.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines and related equipment per DOT regs.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as pigging and valve servicing.
• Review logs and prepare routine reports for Field Foreman.
• Coordinate repairs with third-party vendors and respond to call-outs.
• Maintain safety compliance and participate in the Operator Qualification program.

Skills

MS Office

Reading gauges

Equipment logs interpretation

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Producers Midstream Management LLC is a private equity backed midstream service provider based in Dallas, TX.

PM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k (company match), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Summary:

Field Operator is responsible for the proper and safe operation and maintenance of all pipelines, measurement facilities, compression facilities, and other associated equipment in an assigned area used to transport, treat, and store natural gas.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Proper operation and maintenance of pipelines in accordance with company policies/procedure and applicable DOT regulations. E.g., gas measurement, TEG dehydrators, and natural gas compressors.
• Perform preventative maintenance. E.g., Pigging, sample collection, greasing valves, changing filters and tightening loose connections, etc.
• Maintain adequate housekeeping at all locations and pipelines.
• Review equipment logs and gather information for readiness.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and communicate them to the Field Foreman.
• Identify equipment issues and take appropriate action to correct. E.g., prepare and submit work orders for repairs by third-party vendors.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair with third-party vendors.
• Effectively interact with third-party customers, vendors, regulatory personnel and the public to properly complete job duties.
• Actively participate in the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program.
• Ability to be on call 24-7 on a rotation with other coworkers.
• Must live within 60 - 65 miles from reporting location to accommodate call outs.
• Respond to call outs no later than 2 hours from the time the call is sent.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.
• Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Must maintain valid driver's license in state of residency.
• Work assigned shift and be available for overtime if needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all internal, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain honest, respectful, and effective internal and external working relationships.
• Complete all training as directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Computer usage and Microsoft Office (or comparable) products.
• Natural gas pipeline maintenance and repair.
• Basic reading and mathematics as applied to equipment maintenance.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of natural gas pipelines.
• Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting health and safety.
• Natural Gas Compression and Driven Equipment experience and understanding.
• Dehydration facility experience and understanding.

Ability to:

• Observe and take remedial action on equipment issues.
• Read and interpret gauges, equipment logs and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal tactfully and cost-effectively with vendors.

EXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent helpful.
• One to two years of related natural gas field operation experience desired.