Plant Operator

Western Midstream; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is seeking a Gas Plant Operator to join the Northern Rockies Region in Gillette, WY. You will be part of the 50 Buttes Gas Plant Operations team and contribute to safe, reliable day-to-day plant operations.

Responsibilities include startup/shutdown sequences, process adjustments based on chromatograph analysis, and routine maintenance. The role requires a High School Diploma and a valid driver's license, with 0–10% travel and 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Gas plant operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of oil and gas processes and related equipment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce safety and environmental regulations.
• Execute startup, shutdown and operating procedures for plant equipment.
• Analyze flow streams and adjust processes to maintain product specs.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare maintenance orders and notify maintenance personnel.
• Generate daily production reports and monitor volumes.
• Coordinate with gas control, field operations and third parties as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts, indoors/outdoors around heavy equipment.
• Monitor and operate safety and fire systems.
• Align with Western Midstream Core Values and HSE culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas plant operations

Oil & gas operations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Excel/Word/Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We’re engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

Job Summary:

This position is located within the Western Midstream Northern Rockies Region as a member of the 50 Buttes Gas Plant Operations team in Gillette, WY.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year gas plant operations or related experience preferred
• A working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred

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, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves, and alarms
• Analyze flow streams using a gas chromatograph and 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 gas control, field operations and third-party interests as required
• Complete assigned reports and logs
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts. Working inside and 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 Western Midstream Core Values
• Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture
• Perform various other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Travel Requirements:

• The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%.

Work Schedule:

• 12 hour rotating shift position including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidate must live within 50 miles of Gillette, WY

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, including safely lifting and moving equipment, climbing stairs, working around industrial equipment, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation .

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.