Plant Operator IV

Western Midstream; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream seeks a capable plant operator to support the Bone Spring Plant team near Barstow, CA, with responsibilities spanning startup/shutdown, SOP updates, P&ID work, and production reporting. The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and teamwork on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Ideal candidates have strong PSM understanding, gas plant experience, and proficiency in SAP or similar systems, enabling efficient maintenance and data logging.

Qualifications

• Gas plant operations experience or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management.
• Familiarity with cryogenic processing, propane and amine operations.
• Experience with SAP or similar work order systems.
• Good interpersonal and team communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and environmental regulations.
• Operate engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, pumps and valves; perform startups/shutdowns.
• Draft and train operators on SOPs and LOTO procedures.
• Read and revise P&IDs.
• Coach operators on accurate process adjustments.
• Analyze flow streams and adjust to maintain product specs.
• Perform minor maintenance and prepare maintenance orders.
• Generate daily production, downtime and gas volume reports.
• Coordinate with gas control and field operations; monitor volumes and safety systems.

Skills

Gas plant operations experience

PSM knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Reading P&IDs and process flow

MS Office proficiency (Excel/Word/PP/O

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP or similar work order systems

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the West Texas operations as a member of the Bone Spring Plant team near Barstow, 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
• Responsibilities include drafting SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) for new equipment and training operators on updated SOPs and LOTO procedures
• Reading and revising P & IDs
• Ability to coach operators in making accurate adjustments
• 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.
• Complete assigned reports and logs (downtime logs, flare reports, SAP tasks, Intelex MOC tasks, LDAR requirements.)
• Work irregular hours (possibly on-call), 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 4-year gas plant operations or related experience preferred
• Must possess a strong understanding of PSM (Process Safety Management)
• Knowledge of cryogenic process, propane and amine operations.
• Have experience in SAP or similar work order systems
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment, such as mole sieve dehydration, cryo operations, HMI and board operationd 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 Barstow, TX.