Field Operator

Kinetik; Pecos, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking a Field Crude Operator to manage and monitor crude facilities in Pecos, TX. The role involves maintaining equipment, taking readings, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in an outdoor oil field environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver license, and strong communication and planning skills. Pipeline or compressor experience is beneficial for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license with satisfactory driving record.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications.
• Previous pipeline or compressor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor field crude facilities and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle in good condition and clean.
• Take readings of inlets/outlets and meters; monitor fuel systems.
• Wear PPE per company policy at all times.
• Perform minor repairs and assist with line locations as needed.
• Attend safety meetings and communicate with plant personnel and management.
• Monitor for H2S with Drager and H2S analyzer; inspect equipment for leaks.
• Maintain inventory of filters and monitor storage tanks.

Skills

Good communicator

Work planner

Work ethics

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: 10 on; 4 off, available as needed for overtime and call-outs based on business necessity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Field Crude Operator will report and maintain the facilities assigned to and perform other activities as required by management.

• Maintain motor vehicle in good working order and clean.

• Maintain and monitor an oil Lact unit.
• Operate a centrifuge to obtain a representative BS&W sample.
• Wear required PPE per company policy at all times.

• Report and maintain facilities assign to:
• Take readings of inlet, outlet, and fuel meters.
• Keep the station clean.
• Change filters on Dehydrators.
• Monitor and adjust Fuel Conditioners
• Gauge Product Tanks and prepare them for Sales.
• Call in for H2O hauling.
• Call in for Condensate hauling.
• Clean Slug Catcher Y-Strainers
• Monitor Chemical Storage Tanks (Methanol and Glycol)
• Monitor for H2S with Drager and with H2S analyzer.
• Visual Inspection of Compressors for coolant, gas, and oil leaks
• Maintain an inventory of assorted filters in storage.
• Monitor and maintain ROW signs, know your area.
• Perform tasks in a safe, timely, and responsible manner.
• Communicates with fellow co-workers, plant personnel, and management.
• Assist with line locations.
• Attends all scheduled safety meetings.
• Provides support to co-workers.
• Performs minor equipment repairs as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Previous pipeline or compressor experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications

Working Conditions

• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.
• Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 55 lbs.