Plant Operator

Kinetik; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking a Plant Operator to work a rotating 7 on/7 off shift at our gas processing facilities in the Permian region. You will operate and maintain safe, compliant plant equipment and related facilities, and monitor systems from the central control room and on-site.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience, plus strong computer skills and clear communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and computer basics.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas processing plant on rotating shift.
• Monitor and control plant equipment from central control room and field.
• Record process data daily and report production and conditions.
• Communicate with team via email, phone, and radios.
• Perform regular inspections to ensure safe, compliant operation.
• Adhere to training, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wonderware HMI

eLynx

MS Office

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: 7 on 7 off (rotating nights and days), available for overtime as needed due to business necessity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Plant Operator works a rotating shift to operate and maintain the safe and compliant operations of the gas processing plant and related facilities.

• Ensure compliance with safety environmental rules and programs.
• Monitors and controls the processing plant equipment and systems from central control room as well as within the plant using Wonderware HMI and eLynx systems.
• Complete daily data entry on computer and mobile devices to record process conditions and production quantities.
• Keep constant communication with fellow employees and management using email, telephone, and two-way radios.
• Performs regularly scheduled inspections to detect malfunctions and ensure the proper, safe & compliant operation of the plant and pipeline facilities.
• Maintain and adhere to required company training, policies, and procedures
• All other duties assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years’ related work experience
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Working Conditions:

• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.
• Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• 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.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 50 lbs.

Kinetik is an equal employment 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.