Midstream Plant Operator: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Orla TX)

Western Midstream; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is seeking a Gas Plant Operator for our Ramsey Gas Plant team near Orla, TX, in the West Texas operations. The role requires monitoring engines, compressors, and related equipment, performing startups and shutdowns, and ensuring product specifications.

The position involves 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must live within 75 miles of Orla, TX and adhere to safety and environmental regulations while supporting plant efficiency and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year gas plant operations or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Execute startup, shut down and operating procedures for engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms
• Analyze flow streams using a gas chromatograph and product samples to make necessary process adjustments and maintain product specifications
• Perform minor maintenance of compressors, engines, pumps, controls, piping and valves
• Prepare maintenance orders and notify maintenance personnel of problem areas
• Generate daily production reports including liquid production, downtime and gas volumes
• Monitor and maintain inlet and outlet volumes. Coordinate with gas control, field operations and third party interests as required.
• Knowledge of cryogenic process, propane and amine operations.
• Complete assigned reports and logs
• Work irregular hours, outside, around heavy equipment, and in variable environmental conditions
• Monitor, maintain, and operate safety and fire protection systems
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with WES Core Values

Skills

Gas plant operations

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Western Midstream is seeking a Gas Plant Operator for our Ramsey Gas Plant team near Orla, TX, in the West Texas operations. The role requires monitoring engines, compressors, and related equipment, performing startups and shutdowns, and ensuring product specifications.

The position involves 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must live within 75 miles of Orla, TX and adhere to safety and environmental regulations while supporting plant efficiency and