Plant Operator

Kinetik; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik in Artesia, NM, seeks a Plant Operator to join a rotating 7 on/7 off schedule, with nights and days and overtime as needed.

You will operate and maintain safe, compliant gas processing plant operations, monitor systems via Wonderware HMI and eLynx, and perform data entry and routine inspections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience; strong communication and computer skills; willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' related work experience.
• Ability to use MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the safe and compliant gas processing plant and related facilities.
• Monitor and control plant equipment from the central control room and on-site using Wonderware HMI and eLynx systems.
• Complete daily data entry to record process conditions and production quantities.
• Maintain clear communication with coworkers via email, phone, and radios.
• Perform regular inspections to detect malfunctions and ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to company training, policies, and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communicator

Work planner

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

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.