Plant Operator

Kinetik; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking a plant operator to monitor and control processing equipment from the control room and on site. The role requires routine data entry, clear communication, and strict adherence to safety and environmental rules.

The position involves inspections, operating in varied conditions, and working with PPE as needed. At least a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related work experience minimum.
• Good communicator and planner with strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control processing plant equipment from central control room and on site.
• Record daily process data and production quantities.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance per rules and programs.
• Communicate with coworkers and management via email, phone, and radios.
• Perform regular inspections to detect malfunctions and ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to training, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communicator

Work planning

Computer skills

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Wonderware HMI

eLynx systems

Job description

Schedule: 7 on 7 off (rotating nights and days), available for overtime as needed due to business necessity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.