Plant Operator

This position is located in the Southern Region as a member of the ROTF Plant Operations team in Orla/Mentone, TX working for the Midstream Operation.

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Execute startup, shut down and operating procedures for engines, compressors, heaters, stabilization towers, exchangers, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms
• Collect 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 control room, field operations and third-party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs
• Work irregular hours, 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

• Minimum 1-year Oil stabilization, gas plant operations, and/or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas/oil processing facilities and related equipment is required
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment. Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
• Minimum 1-year control room, control board operation, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with facility operating systems such as Delta
  
  V, Wonderware, etc.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

• The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%.

Rotating shift position including nights, weekends and holidays. Candidate must live within 75 miles of Orla/Mentone, TX.

WES retains the right to change the schedule if it is needed by business.