Plant Operator

Mid-Cal Labor Solutions; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cal Labor is seeking a plant operator responsible for safe and reliable operation of compressors, pumps, and related gas processing equipment at our Hobbs, NM facilities.

The role includes operating and maintaining cryogenic plants and related systems, responding to alarms, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates should be able to monitor process conditions and coordinate with control centers and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial gas processing equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to read process diagrams and instrumentation readings.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain plant equipment and systems safely and efficiently.
• Respond to alarms and optimize processing to meet product specs.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels; adjust as needed.
• Support safety programs and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Oversee third-party maintenance activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Process monitoring

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

SCADA

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines, and other related gas processing equipment safely and reliably. This position ensures the cost-effective and efficient operation of gas processing and treating units and associated equipment within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities which includes, but is not limited to: cryogenic plants, hydrocarbon fractionation units, process controls and measurement, LNG facilities, engines and compressors, pumps, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, dehydrators, fuel systems, treating, emergency shutdown systems, gas fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL storage and transfer facilities reliably and efficiently while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements

• Seek to optimize processing through the facility by maintaining proper product specifications.
• Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and take corrective measures.
• Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions, such as Start/Stop/Rate adjustment of equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding in the maintenance and compliance of plant operations in alignment with partnership and environmental standards (PSM-SPCC-LDAR, Etc.), including the creation and maintenance of required reporting and readings.
• Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• May perform lab tests for quality assurance, diagnose mechanical problems, complete minor repairs as needed, assist other technical staff, and perform any other tasks as assigned or required.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).