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Position Summary
The Plant Operator, operates processing plant engines, pumps, and other related separation equipment. Responsible for loading/unloading plant process and controlling engine compression operations to maintain operating temperatures, flow and pressures. Logs operating information for required records and environmental reporting. Incumbents work under close supervision while receiving training and development on procedures within the facility, operation of plant equipment, maintenance of production or processing equipment, sampling and production logs. This position is located in Ray, ND. The schedule for this position is 7 days on, 7 days off rotating day and night shifts. Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Monitor pressure levels, gauges and production flows
- Perform regular plant maintenance and operations changes
- Ensure plant is operated and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Works with safety department in maintaining a safe environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
- Purge plant systems, piping, and vessels of air or gas
- Validate purges of plant systems, piping, and vessels
- Determine Spec Product in Plant: Gas/Liquids
- Review, Validate, Sign off existing procedures
- Isolate systems, Piping and LOTO
- Schedule Product Shipping, Normal/Upset
- Explain/Troubleshoot Plant Process, Compressors, Pumps, Controllers, BMS Panels
- Switch production tanks when fall
- Take sample bombs and VP on production tanks
- Assist truck drivers with loading issues
- Must understand and perform all duties according to Company standard operating procedures and in compliance within all regulatory and EH&S guidelines
- Complete required H2S training
- All other duties as assigned or based off business need
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- 1 year of relative experience
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures associated with gas plant operations
- Strong communication skills
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, with ability to learn company‐specific programs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Able to handle exposure to extreme weather conditions and areas where hazardous chemicals are present. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit and walk extensively. Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, background check, physical, and to be able to meet all physical requirements of the job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as plant operator
EEO Statement:
Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.