Manager - Plant

Energy Transfer; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Texas seeks a Manager - Plant to lead daily plant operations, meet production targets, and keep performance within equipment design limits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in the industry, with a strong safety focus and ability to serve as a PSM lead or close partner to the Plant Supervisor. Knowledge of gas processing equipment and regulatory compliance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Strong safety, environmental, and regulatory commitment.
• PSM lead ability or close work with Plant Supervisor/PSM Coordinator.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiar with flare reporting system.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the plant.
• Knowledge of natural gas engines and compressor packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet production targets and monitor data to minimize downtime.
• Ensure regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained and emergency decisions are made when required.
• Oversee subordinates, conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Develop and administer training for Operations to maintain qualifications and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain operational procedures for safe, efficient plant operation.
• Ensure operating parameters stay within design limits and conduct safety/environmental inspections.
• Future growth may require overseeing multiple facilities in the West Delaware area and reporting to the area Director.

Skills

PSM lead

Supervisory experience

Safety & regulatory focus

Gas engine knowledge

Compressor packages knowledge

Propane compression

NGL/liquid handling

Ethylene Glycol treating

Thermal oxidizer knowledge

Flare reporting system

Live within 45 minutes of plant

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plant DCS

SCADA

Job description

Job Description - Manager - Plant (2610003738)

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award-winning 11,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Manage plant mechanical and process operations to meet production expectations and maintain all operating parameters within limits of equipment design.

Essential Functions:

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet required production rates and monitor operating data to minimize problems and downtime.
• Ensures that established regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained, and that all emergency response activities and decisions related to the safety of the plant are made.
• Manages subordinates in performing their job duties safely and efficiently. Administers performance reviews for subordinates and administers disciplinary action when warranted. Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current.
• Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Ensures operating parameters remain within the equipment's design limits.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, help coordinate safety and environmental training, and manage required periodic safety and environmental inspections.
• Future growth may require the Manager to oversee multiple facilities and Supervisors in the West Delaware area. The manager will report to the West Delaware area Director.

Required Skills

Essential Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of industry experience required
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory programs and leading by example
• Ability to function as PSM lead or to work closely with the Plant Supervisor and the PSM Coordinator.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must have working knowledge of natural gas engines, various compressor packages and propane compression
• Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product NGL/Liquid Amine treating
• Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration
• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer or Thermal Oxidizer
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be familiar with flare reporting system
• Manager must live within 45 minutes of the plant

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS and SCADA
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong team and customer focus orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Operation of natural gas processing plant with compression, liquid handling, treating, and processing equipment

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal 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.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Primary Location

United States-TX-ORLA

Work Locations

Orla, TX 147 CR 437 (100000758) 147 CR 437 Orla 79770

Job

Operations

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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