Senior Plant Operator
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Energy/Power Generation
Oil & Gas, Energy Management/ Efficiency, Field/Service Technician -
Engineering
Oil & Gas, Energy Management/ Efficiency, Environmental Engineer, Field/Service Technician
Company Profile Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation ("DGOC") is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US‑based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC". Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States.
Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
The Senior Plant Operator is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of a crude oil processing facility and a production crew/shift. Processes to be maintained by the operator include natural gas amine treating, sour crude oil stabilization, sulfur recovery units, compressors, and pipeline systems via both computer control center and onsite operations.
- Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities including, but not limited to, cryogenic plants, process controls and measurement, engines and compressors, pumps, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, molecular sieve dehydrators, fuel systems, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, gas‑fired heaters, process pumps, amine treating systems, inlet gas receivers and NGL transfer systems in a reliable and efficient manner while complying with the company's procedures and all applicable regulatory agencies.
- Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications.
- Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and associated systems and take corrective measures.
- Monitors and controls pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions.
- Demonstrates understanding in the maintenance and compliance of plant operations in alignment with company and environmental standards (PSM‑SPCC‑LDEQ) including the creation and maintenance of required reporting and readings.
- Maintain and adhere to required training policies, and procedures; pass all PSM required operator certifications.
- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
- Assist other technical staff and any other tasks as assigned or required.
- Monitor field well status, and associated pipelines through the use of SCADA. Comply with company safety policies and procedures. Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).
- Will be responsible for daily log sheets and various plant reports.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience is preferred.
- Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy‑related field is preferred.
- A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
- Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or treating plant is required.
- The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
- Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets are required.
- Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business‑like and professional manner is required.
- Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues.
- Quickly and efficiently completes tasks. The ability to…
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