Lead Plant Operator

KINETIK; Maljamar (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking an experienced plant/operator in Maljamar, NM to lead and optimize operations within safety, environmental, and economic guidelines. You will coordinate plant start-ups and shutdowns, operate multiple processing units, and train others on control systems.

The role requires 5–8 years in the industry, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills and attendance reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5-8 years of industry experience required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of plant liquids.
• Maintain regular & reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading operations to optimize processing within safety, environmental and economic guidelines.
• Coordinate startup/shutdown of facilities including Maljamar, Boosters, NMTI, and NGL Station.
• Operate plant systems with minimal supervision, including cryogenic unit, amine treating unit, dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, and pumps.
• Ensure proper flows, temperatures, pressures and levels; act on deviations.
• Lead, train, and teach operators on PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and MCCs.
• Participate in monthly Operations Meetings.
• Assist in emergency response activities relative to plant safety.
• Keep departmental manuals current.

Skills

PSM knowledge

P&ID understanding

PLC/SCADA/MCC training

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in leading operations to obtain optimum processing within safety, environmental and economic guidelines and, to maintain and optimize economic utilization of manpower and equipment.

• Display full understanding of PSM and how the elements affect our daily operations
• Have full understanding of the use of P&IDs
• Coordinate startup/shutdown of facilities including Maljamar, Boosters, NMTI, and NGL Station
• Without supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in a natural gas processing plant, including the cryogenic plant, amine treating plant, mole-sieve dehydration systems, TEG dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, engines/compressors, PD and centrifugal pumps, and other plant functions, systems, and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels and recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Lead, Train, and Teach other Operators on outside systems and control systems including but not limited to: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and MCCs
• Assist in leading operators in day-to-day plant operations to meet required production and monitor operating data to proactively minimize downtime.
• Backfill open operator positions as needed to cover PTO or when shorthanded.
• Operator Training
  • Actively train operators daily on outside and board job duties.
  • Ensure new hires complete OJT signoff sheets in a timely manner.
  • Continued development and creation of OJT material.
• Actively participate in monthly Operations Meetings.
• Assist in emergency response activities relative to safety of the plant.
• Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current.
• Troubleshoot plant operational issues and problem solving before asking for assistance from the Plant Manager or other departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and other company guidelines and policies.
• Ensures compliance with PSM regulations and related company guidelines, including:
  • Participation in MOC implementation, PSSR’s, and completing assigned Action Items.
  • Participation in new and revalidation PHA’s.

While also owning:

• • the ongoing development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures.
  • the Operator Training Program for Plant Operators.
  • LDAR contractor communication and scheduling of repairs.
• Keep shared vehicle up to date on all maintenance, parts inventory, safety items, and leave it clean for your coworker at the end of your shift.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• 5-8 years of industry experience required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office
• Understanding of plant liquids
• Maintain regular & reliable attendance

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