Operator, Plant (Midland, TX) - Sign on bonus

Enterprise Products; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products is seeking a Plant Operator in Midland, TX. The role includes the operation and maintenance of gas treatment plants, as well as ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and exhibit strong technical and communication skills.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Location incentives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation and control of processing systems is required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment.
• Monitor plant and pipeline operations.
• Implement safe work practices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Technical certification in mechanical environment

Job description

Operator, Plant (Midland, TX) - Sign on bonus

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Primary Location

USA-Texas-Midland

What you will be doing

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 and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership’s 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.

• This position includes a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus, as well as other “location” incentives*
  
  

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. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to amine treating plants, chilled water gas conditioning skids, reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, etc.
• Operate plant equipment & system.
• Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment.
• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Operate valves.
• Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times.
• Monitor gas gathering system through SCADA and make calls to alert customers of situations that could affect gas deliveries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.
• Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc.
• Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
• Change gauges.
• Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.
• Clean out site glasses as necessary.
• Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses.
• Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers.
• Maintain a near perfect driving record.
• Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system.
• Work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
  
  

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What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear respirator to perform tasks
• Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is required.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
• The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• 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.
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.
• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• Must be available to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule and/or respond to call-outs as necessary
  
  

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Organization

Operations

Job

Plant/Terminal Operations

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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