Plant Operator III

Western Midstream; Fort Lupton (CO); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream operates the Fort Lupton Complex in Platteville, CO, and seeks a candidate with gas plant operations experience to support our Rockies region. You will work within a team to manage startup/shutdown, supervise processing equipment, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires knowledge of gas processing facilities, SCADA systems, and SAP-based maintenance workflows. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year, gas plant operations or related experience.
• Knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment.
• Experience on SCADA, WonderWare, or Siemens control systems.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, SAP, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, federal safety, and environmental regulations
• Execute startup, shut down, while following 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, filters, and valves.
• Prepare maintenance orders using SAP and notify maintenance personnel of problem areas.
• Generate daily production reports including liquid production, downtime, and gas volumes.
• Monitor and maintain operational inlet and outlet volumes. Coordinate with gas control, field operations and third‑party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts. Working inside and 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 Western Midstream Core Values.
• Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas plant operations

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Tools

SCADA

WonderWare

Siemens control systems

Excel

SAP

Outlook

Job description

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Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We’re engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

Job Summary

This position is located within the Western Midstream Rockies Region as a member of the Fort Lupton Complex Operations team in Platteville, CO.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year, gas plant operations or related experience.
• Working experience with oil and gas operations, including a knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
• Experience on Scada, WonderWare, or Siemens control systems.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, SAP, and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, federal safety, and environmental regulations
• Execute startup, shut down, while following 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, filters, and valves.
• Prepare maintenance orders using SAP and notify maintenance personnel of problem areas.
• Generate daily production reports including liquid production, downtime, and gas volumes.
• Monitor and maintain operational inlet and outlet volumes. Coordinate with gas control, field operations and third‑party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts. Working inside and 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 Western Midstream Core Values.
• Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

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.

Relocation:

• This position is not eligible for relocation.
• Candidate must live within 60 miles of Platteville, CO.

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.

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.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $37.30 - $53.65; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in the Western Midstream Cash Bonus Program, plus offers a competitive benefits package that emphasizes pay-for-performance compensation, work/life balance, premium health benefits, and a top-tier savings plan. Please check that and more on the WES Benefits page. The Company may, at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated with regards to benefits, with or without notice.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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