Plant Operator

Western Midstream; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream in Orla/Mentone, TX, is seeking a Plant Operator to join the ROTF Plant Operations team in the Southern Region. This role requires operating engines, compressors, towers, exchangers, pumps and related equipment, while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of oil stabilization or gas plant experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with DeltaV or similar control systems; rotating shifts, nights,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year oil stabilization, gas plant operations, and/or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas/oil processing facilities and related equipment is required
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
• Minimum 1-year control room, control board operation, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with facility operating systems such as DeltaV, Wonderware, etc.

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, heaters, stabilization towers, exchangers, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms.
• Collect 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 control room, field operations and third-party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs.
• Work irregular hours, 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 WES Core Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety regulations

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

DeltaV

Wonderware

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the Southern Region as a member of the ROTF Plant Operations team in Orla/Mentone, TX working for the Midstream Operation.

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, heaters, stabilization towers, exchangers, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms
• Collect 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 control room, field operations and third-party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs
• Work irregular hours, 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 WES Core Values

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year Oil stabilization, gas plant operations, and/or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas/oil processing facilities and related equipment is required
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
• Minimum 1-year control room, control board operation, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with facility operating systems such as DeltaV, Wonderware, etc.

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

Rotating shift position including nights, weekends and holidays. Candidate must live within 75 miles of Orla/Mentone, TX.

WES retains the right to change the schedule if it is needed by business.

WES does not offer sponsorship of employment-based non-immigrant visa petitions for this role.