26-663.E - Plant Operator

Job Objective

Monitors and operates all equipment and systems associated with natural gas processing, NGL production, miscible injection, and gas re-injection. This includes associated surface equipment such as pumps, turbines, natural gas compressors, valves, tanks, piping, pressure vessels, and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

• Inspects equipment for safety concerns, leaks, wear, and damage. Troubleshoots process and/or equipment malfunctions and provides recommendations for repair options.
• Generates appropriate repair requests for malfunctioning or failed process and safety equipment.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
• Completes various daily equipment and process readings, flare reports, tank inspections, and safety equipment inspections.
• Maintains a logbook with pertinent notes regarding process status, operating adjustments, and other facility information to ensure effective communication across work shifts.
• Implements the company's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, as required.
• Develops and implements Process Isolation Plans using OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to identify malfunctions such as loose connections and leaks.
• Understands and uses proper techniques for making-up and/or tightening various piping and equipment connections including flanges, threaded pipe, and various types of compression fittings.
• Understands the operation of and uses a standard four-gas atmospheric gas detector/monitor as required.
• Becomes familiar with and utilizes the facility's Distributed Control System (DCS) (e.g., AVEVA) for process control functions, including opening and closing valves, starting and stopping process equipment, and maintaining or modifying process control schemes.
• Starts and stops process equipment, including gas-fired turbine compressors and other process systems, in accordance with the facility's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including emergency operating procedures when required.
• Monitors and helps maintain the Fire and Gas Safety Systems, including gas detectors, fire indicators, Halon systems, and firewater distribution systems
• Monitors and responds to Fire & Gas and process alarms throughout the duration of each work shift.

Monitors and operates all equipment and systems associated with natural gas processing, NGL production, miscible injection, and gas re-injection. This includes associated surface equipment such as pumps, turbines, natural gas compressors, valves, tanks, piping, pressure vessels, and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

• Inspects equipment for safety concerns, leaks, wear, and damage. Troubleshoots process and/or equipment malfunctions and provides recommendations for repair options.
• Generates appropriate repair requests for malfunctioning or failed process and safety equipment.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
• Completes various daily equipment and process readings, flare reports, tank inspections, and safety equipment inspections.
• Maintains a logbook with pertinent notes regarding process status, operating adjustments, and other facility information to ensure effective communication across work shifts.
• Implements the company's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, as required.
• Develops and implements Process Isolation Plans using OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to identify malfunctions such as loose connections and leaks.
• Understands and uses proper techniques for making-up and/or tightening various piping and equipment connections including flanges, threaded pipe, and various types of compression fittings.
• Understands the operation of and uses a standard four-gas atmospheric gas detector/monitor as required.
• Becomes familiar with and utilizes the facility's Distributed Control System (DCS) (e.g., AVEVA) for process control functions, including opening and closing valves, starting and stopping process equipment, and maintaining or modifying process control schemes.
• Starts and stops process equipment, including gas-fired turbine compressors and other process systems, in accordance with the facility's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including emergency operating procedures when required.
• Monitors and helps maintain the Fire and Gas Safety Systems, including gas detectors, fire indicators, Halon systems, and firewater distribution systems
• Monitors and responds to Fire & Gas and process alarms throughout the duration of each work shift.

• Adheres to the company's core values:
  Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual for work and meetings.

• Must be available 24 hours per day for questions,…