Plant Operator
Position's Status:
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, 12-hour rotating shift
Job Duties:
· Operate a natural gas cryogenic plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to: steam compressors, dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, etc.
· Operate plant equipment & system and Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment.
· Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
· Monitor plant operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
· Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.
· Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met.
· Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
· Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
· Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
Qualifications:
· A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
· 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 fractionation plant is required.
· Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
· Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
· Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
· May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
· Must live within 1 hour response time of plant.
Physical requirements:
· Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.
· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
Local Candidates only
No perdiem
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $38.00 per hour
