Operator, Plant (Bloomfield, NM)

EPCO Corporate; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American provider of midstream energy services is seeking a Plant Operator. The role involves day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants and pipeline systems, ensuring safety and compliance while working in various conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating natural gas plant and pipeline equipment.
• Monitoring gas gathering system via SCADA.
• Responding to emergency or upset conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Technical certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import/export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business operating primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. Our assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.

The Plant Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants, compressors, and pipeline systems via both computer control center and onsite operations. Responsibilities include:

1. Operating natural gas plant and pipeline equipment including amine treating plants, chilled water gas conditioning skids, reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, etc.
2. Starting up/shutting down plant equipment.
3. Adjusting controls to operate equipment within prescribed ranges.
4. Visually inspecting equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repairs.
5. De-pressuring equipment and pipelines.
6. Operating valves and monitoring plant and pipeline operations.
7. Responding to emergency or upset conditions.
8. Implementing safety practices and participating in safety culture.
9. Monitoring gas gathering system via SCADA and communicating with customers about gas delivery issues.
10. Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining records.
11. Recording operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, and fuel consumption.
12. Performing minor maintenance on equipment.
13. Maintaining site cleanliness and safety.
14. Replacing filters, oils, chemicals, gaskets, and valves as needed.
15. Changing gauges and performing minor repairs.
16. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
17. Supervising contract labor for maintenance activities.
18. Collaborating on plant improvements.
19. Working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

The candidate must meet the following qualifications:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
2. Technical certification or equivalent training preferred.
3. Valid driver's license with acceptable record required.
4. Knowledge of system operation, control, and design in processing plants.
5. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
6. Basic computer skills in MS Word and Excel.
7. Ability to handle multiple tasks under stressful or hazardous conditions.
8. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. Proactive, dependable, and committed to safety and teamwork.
10. Ability to work outdoors and indoors, in temperature extremes and in confined spaces.
11. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., transport loads up to 75 lbs., and work at heights.
12. Must be able to respond to signals, alarms, and instructions.