Plant Operator

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Pennsylvania seeks operators for gas processing and equipment maintenance. The role involves monitoring operations and ensuring safety while working in an industrial environment. Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Benefits

Industry leading compensation

401(k) match with profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Abundant career opportunities

Qualifications

• Required Level A: 4+ years experience; Level B: 2-4 years; Level C: 0-2 years.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must react appropriately in high stress/emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain compressors and other gas processing equipment.
• Monitor and control pressures and flow rates.
• Participate in safety programs and initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook)

HIMI software

Job description

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We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

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Summary:

This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines and other related gas processing equipment. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• 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, pump stations, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, dehydrators, fuel systems, treating, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, gas fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL storage and transfer facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
• Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications
• Respond to alarms and problems within the plant 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
• Demonstrated understanding in the maintenance and compliance of plant operations in alignment with partnership and environmental standards (PSM-SPCC-TNRCC) including the creation and maintenance of required reporting and readings
• Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures
• Where applicable, the selected candidate will be required to pass all PSM-required operator certifications
• 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 any other tasks as assigned or required
• May monitor field compressor status through the use of SCADA
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensuratewith the selected job level :

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevantindustry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevantindustry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevantindustry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:

• Must maintain valid driver’s licensein state of residency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills withthe ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self- starter with the ability to workindependently and exercise good judgement
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment,shift rotations, and perform call outs
• Must be able to react to high stress/emergency situationsin a deliberate, thoughtful, and timely manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and performoperation and maintenance tasks associated with various types offacilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Officeapplications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer basedwork training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line workapplications and documentation.
• HIMI software operations experience

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to heat,cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Working conditions may includeconfined spaces
• Repetitively standing, walking,bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing laddersup to 25 feet. Occasionally liftingup to 50 lbs with or without assistance
• Work in and around industrialand construction settings, which may include hazardous products,processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperatureconditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personalprotective equipment
• Reliable attendance at work
• Occasional overnight travel maybe required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the aboveworking conditions and requirements may vary depending on individualoperational circumstances. Wherefeasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functionsof the job.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements,which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are notintended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired of personnel so classified.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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