Plant Operator

Chord Energy; Ray (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy is seeking a Plant Operator for its Ray Gas Plant in Ray, ND. The role involves operating processing plant engines, pumps and separation equipment, loading/unloading plant processes, and controlling compression to maintain temperatures, flow, and pressures.

Incumbents work under close supervision with on‑the‑job training; required H2S training and adherence to EH&S guidelines. The position offers a 7 days on, 7 days off rotating day/night schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years operating experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn company‑specific programs (MS Office, etc.).
• Knowledge of safety regulations for gas plant operations.
• Physical requirements: lift up to 50 pounds, stairs, kneel, sit, walk.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pressure levels, gauges and production flows.
• Perform regular plant maintenance and operational changes.
• Ensure plant is operated in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support safety by enforcing policies and procedures.
• Purge plant systems, piping, and vessels as needed.
• Determine product type in plant: gas/liquids.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Ability to learn company-specific IT/O

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Plant Operator, operates processing plant engines, pumps, and other related separation equipment. Responsible for loading/unloading plant process and controlling engine compression operations to maintain operating temperatures, flow and pressures. Logs operating information for required records and environmental reporting. Incumbents work under close supervision while receiving training and development on procedures within the facility, operation of plant equipment, maintenance of production or processing equipment, sampling and production logs. This role will sit at our Ray Gas Plant in Ray, ND. The schedule for this position is 7 days on, 7 days off rotating day and night shifts.

Wage and level commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor pressure levels, gauges and production flows
• Perform regular plant maintenance and operations changes
• Ensure plant is operated and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Works with safety department in maintaining a safe environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
• Purge plant systems, piping, and vessels of air or gas
• Validate purges of plant systems, piping, and vessels
• Determine Spec Product in Plant: Gas/Liquids
• Review, Validate, Sign off existing procedures
• Isolate systems, Piping and LOTO
• Schedule Product Shipping, Normal/Upset
• Explain/Troubleshoot Plant Process, Compressors, Pumps, Controllers, BMS Panels
• Switch production tanks when fall
• Take sample bombs and VP on production tanks
• Assist truck drivers with loading issues
• Must understand and perform all duties according to Company standard operating procedures and in compliance within all regulatory and EH&S guidelines
• Complete required H2S training
• All other duties as assigned or based off business need

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• 2 year’s operating experience, preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, with ability to learn company‑specific programs
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures associated with gas plant operations
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Able to handle exposure to extreme weather conditions and areas where hazardous chemicals are present
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit and walk extensively
  • Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre‑employment drug screen, background check, physical, and to be able to meet all physical requirements of the job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.