Plant Operator IV

Western Midstream; Barstow (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream in West Texas near Barstow is seeking a 12-hour rotating shift operator for the Bone Spring Plant team. You will start up, operate, and troubleshoot engines, compressors, furnaces, and related equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in gas processing facilities, PSM knowledge, and the ability to read P&IDs and SOPs. You will also maintain logs, generate production reports, and coordinate with field operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year gas plant operations or related experience.
• Strong understanding of PSM (Process Safety Management).
• Experience with SAP or similar work order systems.
• Knowledge of cryogenic processes and related operations.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
• Start up, shut down and operate engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, pumps and valves.
• Draft SOPs for new equipment and train operators on updated SOPs and LOTO.
• Read and revise P&IDs; coach operators on adjustments.
• Analyze flow with gas chromatograph and product samples; adjust processes.
• Perform minor maintenance on compressors, engines, pumps, controls, piping and valves.
• Prepare maintenance orders and notify maintenance personnel.
• Generate daily production reports (liquid production, downtime, gas volumes).
• Monitor inlet/outlet volumes; coordinate with gas control and field operations.
• Complete reports/logs (downtime logs, flare reports, SAP tasks, MOC, LDAR).
• Work irregular hours, possibly on-call, in variable conditions.
• Monitor safety and fire protection systems; uphold WES Core Values.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Cryogenic process knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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.

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.