Midstream Plant Operator — Rotating Shifts & Field Impact

Western Midstream; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is seeking a plant operator for the Loving Gas Plant Operations team in Mentone, TX. The role is in the Southern Region under the Midstream Operation, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will manage startup/shutdown, monitor compressors, engines, and towers, collect samples, produce daily production reports, and coordinate with control room and field teams, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year cryogenic, Oil stabilization, gas plant operations, and/or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas/oil processing facilities and related equipment is required
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
• Minimum 1-year control room, control board operation, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with facility operating systems such as DeltaV, Wonderware, etc.

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, heaters, stabilization towers, exchangers, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms
• Collect 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 control room, field operations and third-party interests as required.
• 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

Cryogenic operations

Oil stabilization

Gas plant operations

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Office software

Control room experience

DeltaV/Wonderware knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DeltaV

Wonderware

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Western Midstream is seeking a plant operator for the Loving Gas Plant Operations team in Mentone, TX. The role is in the Southern Region under the Midstream Operation, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will manage startup/shutdown, monitor compressors, engines, and towers, collect samples, produce daily production reports, and coordinate with control room and field teams, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.