Field Operator II

Kinetik; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the oil and gas sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Pecos, Texas. This role involves maintaining pipeline operations, ensuring safety, and monitoring critical systems. You will be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the efficiency of gas and crude oil production. If you have a strong work ethic, relevant experience, and a passion for the energy sector, this opportunity offers a chance to grow and excel in a supportive team atmosphere. Join a company committed to excellence and safety in the fast-paced world of energy production.

Qualifications

• Previous pipeline or compressor experience required.
• Good communicator with excellent work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle and monitor SCADA system for field operations.
• Perform inspections and minor equipment repairs as needed.

Skills

Pipeline Monitoring

SCADA System Operation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Drager H2S Analyzer

Chemical Storage Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Toyah Plant, Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00 AM

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain motor vehicle in good working order and clean.
• Ability to safely pig either an oil or gas pipeline as needed.
• Monitor SCADA system to understand field operation and react accordingly.
• Wear always required PPE per company policy.
• Report and maintain facilities assigned to:
• Take readings of inlet, outlet, and fuel meters.
• Keep 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 locates.
• 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.
• Two years' experience minimum.

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 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.

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.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.