Plant Operator

Western Midstream; Pecos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream seeks a Gas Plant Operator to join the Pecos-area West Texas operations. You will operate and monitor equipment across the Comanche Plant, ensuring safe, compliant performance on rotating 12-hour shifts with nights and weekends.

Required is 1 year of gas plant ops experience and a high school diploma, plus a valid driver's license. Strong teamwork, communication, and basic MS Office skills are essential to coordinate with field teams and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year gas plant operations or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations and related equipment required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.
• Operate engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, motors, pumps, valves and alarms.
• Analyze flow streams and adjust process parameters to maintain product specs.
• Prepare maintenance orders and monitor equipment; generate production reports.
• Monitor inlet/outlet volumes and coordinate with gas control and field ops.

Skills

Gas plant operations

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (valid, unrestricted)

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the West Texas operations as a Comanche Plant team member near Pecos, 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, 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.
• Knowledge of cryogenic process, propane and amine operations. 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 gas plant operations or related experience preferred
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment is required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred

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 75 miles of Pecos, 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.

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.