Plant Operator

PLANT OPERATOR

PRIMARY LOCATION: Otis, Kansas - Otis Plant

STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, Benefit Eligible

PAY RANGE: $38-43/hour depending on experience

ABOUT CIMARRON MIDSTREAM:

Cimarron Midstream provides oil, natural gas, and helium midstream services to producers across North America. We focus on operating, acquiring, and consolidating legacy natural gas midstream assets in conventional basins with high helium concentrations. As a team, we roll up our sleeves and create value through operational efficiency, process optimization, commercial creativity, and financial discipline. Cimarron Midstream is a fully integrated helium production, processing, and marketing company.

We currently operate three core gathering & processing systems across the Texas Panhandle (Rock Creek), central Kansas (Peak-Otis & West Wichita), and Chaves County, New Mexico (Roswell).

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and monitor plant operation/processes for optimizing quality and production of products meeting required data specifications, including but not limited to working safely and having good trouble shooting skills on mechanical equipment (Natural gas internal combustion engines, natural gas compressors, electrical and pneumatic controls, pumps, and control equipment).
• Install equipment such as pumps, motors, and valves and perform general maintenance when needed.
• Operation of cryogenics plant, helium recovery unit, amine and glycol treatment systems
• Collect data readings and monitoring plant equipment
• Perform minor maintenance on compressors and install equipment such as pumps, motors, and valves and perform general maintenance when needed.
• Fill out applicable work/hot work permits, lockout/tag-out documentation, attend and participate in tailgate sessions with others involved in work site activities.
• Perform routine shutdowns and startup of equipment and perform emergency procedures when required.
• Act as relief operator as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of related midstream or refinery work experience.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to work 8 hours and will require some overtime, weekends and holidays to be worked.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives and the ability to work shifts for plant conditions.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision and a team player
• Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, FRC).
• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of experience in the industry or knowledge of plant operations.
• Has a good understanding of utilizing horsepower and compression.
• Warehouse knowledge and mechanical aptitude a plus
• Able to troubleshoot equipment failures and process failures.
• Process Safety Management knowledge.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Cimarron Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $36