B - Plant Operator

Monitors, maintains, and controls all steps of the inlet gas flows through the inlet compression, dehydration, recovery, and residue systems ending at the sale meters, and the recovered liquefied petroleum gases through the fractionation train to storage and on to sales.

• Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.
• Review and monitor prior shift to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
• Record gas volumes and process analyzer readings, and make necessary changes. Gauge and record daily tank inventory.
• Monitor and maintain process readings on daily log sheets (inside and outside readings of entire plant).
• Acknowledge, respond to, and initiate corrections/action to process alarms. Monitor and maintain all control loops in the plant.
• Monitor and maintain truck rack and assist loaders. Drain unwanted fluids (D-23, T-503, inst. Air, propane reclaimer).
• Monitor and maintain security of plant entrances by checking identification and recording names of visitors.
• Conduct and/or coordinate ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the plant.
• Procure necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks. Read automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine flow rate of gas.
• Retrieve and perform required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
• Monitor and maintain logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.

• Be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintain employee confidence and protect company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• One (1) to three (3) years of gas processing plant experience, or certified as a gas plant operator.
• Preferred:
  Hilcorp operations and/or maintenance contract experience.
• Preferred:
  Compression, pump, or roustabout experience.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating schedule which includes seven (7) nights at 12‑hours once a month and seven (7) days at 12‑hours once a month.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to accurately perform tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform work assignments with little or no supervision.
• Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of the plant process.
• Ability to work alone and be highly motivated.

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• None.