Plant Operator IV

EOG Resources; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided during shifts

Job summary

EOG Resources seeks a Plant Operator for the Agave Plant site near Encinal, Texas. The role operates and maintains a 300 MMSCFD cryogenic natural gas processing plant, handling separation, stabilization, dehydration, compression, and measurement, with housing provided during shifts.

The ideal candidate brings broad cryogenic plant operation knowledge and proven leadership, interfacing with technicians, engineers, control room, and safety teams on day and night rotations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic plant operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to personnel safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in operations and maintenance of a cryogenic plant.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• PSM program experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant in accordance with operating procedures.
• Review and provide input on plant operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment and processes.
• Optimize operations for safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and work orders.
• Adhere to MOC documentation.
• Manage parts, inventory, and costs.
• Maintain daily readings and verify P&IDs.
• Participate in periodic PHAs.

Skills

Cryogenic plant operations

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Overview

Position is responsible for the operations of a 300 MMSCFD cryogenic natural gas processing plant. The Plant Operator is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the gas plant which includes but is not limited to the following equipment:

• Natural gas and liquids separation


• Condensate stabilization


• Amine treating


• TEG Glycol and Mole Sieve dehydration


• Turbine, reciprocating, and screw compression


• Turbine power generation


• Propane refrigeration


• Natural gas cryogenic processing


• Valves, instrumentation, meters, pumps, and tanks


• CO2 compression, treating, & dehydration


• Natural gas and NGL measurement


• Reverse Osmosis water treating

In addition, the Plant Operator will be a key contributor to EOG’s proactive safety culture. This is a unique grass-roots opportunity in which the Operator will play a role in the design, construction, and commissioning of the plant, along with assisting in the development of plant processes and procedures. The Plant Operator will interface regularly with plant technicians, engineers, control room, management, and safety teams. The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of cryogenic plant operations and have a proven track record as a leader. Position will be based at the Agave Plant site near Encinal, Texas. Position will have a rotational schedule including both day and night shifts. Housing will be provided during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety leader in EOG’s proactive safety culture


• Operate the plant in accordance with plant operating procedures


• Review and provide input on new and existing plant operating procedures


• Troubleshoot plant equipment and processes


• Optimize plant operations to improve plant safety, reliability, and efficiency


• Assist with plant preventative maintenance processes and managing work orders


• Adhere to Management of Change (MOC) processes with required documentation


• Manage and track parts, inventory, consumables, and costs


• Maintain records for daily readings


• Verify Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)


• Participate in periodic PHA’s for the plant

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to personnel safety and regulatory compliance


• Strong knowledge of cryogenic plant operations with at least 5 years of experience preferred


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Proficient in all areas of operations and maintenance of a cryogenic plant


• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills


• Process Safety Management (PSM) program experience

• Solid understanding of instrumentation and control systems

• Knowledge of turbine compression or power generation is considered a plus


• High School diploma


• Must have good driving record

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Veterans and Disabled.