Plant Operator

Diversified Energy Company; Jay (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation is seeking a Plant Operator to manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating and cryogenic processing plants, compressors and pipeline systems via both computer control and on-site operations.

The role requires monitoring and controlling system parameters, responding to alarms, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating with contractors for site activities. Prior plant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities.
• Respond to alarms and problems; take corrective measures.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to achieve desired results.
• Maintain safety, compliance with PSR/Environmental standards; keep required trainings and reports.
• Oversee contractors; perform minor maintenance and lab tests if needed.

Skills

Plant operations

SCADA monitoring

Safety procedures

Basic math

MS Word/Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Profile

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation ("DGOC") is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US‑based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Company Profile

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation ("DGOC") is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US‑based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Operator is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating and cryogenic processing plants, compressors and pipeline systems via both computer control center and onsite operations.

• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities which include, but are not limited to: cryogenic plants, process controls and measurement, engines and compressors, pumps, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, molecular sieve dehydrators, fuel systems, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, gas fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL transfer systems in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the company's procedures and all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications
• Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and associated systems, and takes 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
• Demonstrate understanding in the maintenance and compliance of plant operations in alignment with company and environmental standards (PSM‑SPCC‑LDEQ) including the creation and maintenance of required reporting and readings Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures
• Pass all PSM‑required operator certifications
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
• 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 any other tasks as assigned or required
• Monitor field compressor status, and associated pipelines through the use of SCADA
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)
• Responsible for daily log sheets and various plant reports.
• Loads/unloads compressors at the plant while operator Lead Operator controls the board.
• Makes daily tank rounds in the field at all compressor stations.
• Manages outside heater controls, expander panels, and daily outside plant readings.
• Responsible for minor maintenance in the facility.
• Oversees contractors when work is being done inside the facility.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• 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. Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or treating 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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.