What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator - Midstream Operations position at CNX?
This position is responsible for safely overseeing the day-to-day operations of natural gas processing, compression and pipeline facilities in CNX’s SWPA Area. This position will operate, maintain and troubleshoot standard midstream equipment including, but not limited to, pipelines, separation, dehydration, compression, stabilization and other associated equipment. The candidate will work 12-hour shifts and may be the lone person on site at times operating a facility. This role will assist other operations personnel with system maintenance and performance enhancement operations as needed. Supervision of contract employees and ensuring materials are available is required. This position is responsible for the safety of themselves and others under their guidance. The Plant Operator is responsible for continuous monitoring of all systems within the plant via SCADA and physical inspection. This role will work a 7 on/7 off, 12-hour, day and night shift rotation.
Target Responsibilities:
CNX provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CNX complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
CNX expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Violation of this EEO Policy by any individual employee or applicant will not be tolerated.
Target Responsibilities:
- Work safely at all times in unpredictable field and/or weather conditions and near moving vehicles and equipment.
- Working knowledge of various gas compression including 3608/3516 gas-fired and electric drive, dehydration systems and gas processing.
- Troubleshooting based on daily operator’s readings of compressors and processing equipment.
- Monitor plant operating parameters and adjust to maximize throughputs and efficiency.
- Remotely monitor operating conditions of plant production and processing.
- Recognize, anticipate and correct abnormal and/or unusual operating conditions.
- Conduct and oversee periodic maintenance on equipment.
- Monitor and coordinate the activities of contractors, vendors and company personal.
- Communicate operational issues with coworkers and management.
- Hazard train contractors and vendors; conduct weekly safety meetings.
- Communicate all safety issues to the Safety Supervisor and/or management.
- Comply with all laws, policies and regulations.
- Maintain a work site free of environmental hazards. Promptly report adverse and/or abnormal environmental conditions.
- Maintain a clean and hazard free plant site.
- Write and review operating procedures as requested.
- Must be committed to working safely and maintaining environmental excellence.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Must have experience with gas compression, dehydration and pipeline operations.
- Operational knowledge of SCADA control systems.
- Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions, shift work, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess moderate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle on and off road.
- Dry/Wet Marcellus and Utica midstream experience.
- Possess knowledge of Federal and State laws with respect to production, SPCC, Emergency Response, PSM, OSHA, DOT Pipeline Safety and Compliance and Waste Management plans.
- Experience with condensate processing, stabilization and vapor recovery/destruction systems.
- A minimum of three years of oil and gas experience.
CNX provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CNX complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
CNX expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Violation of this EEO Policy by any individual employee or applicant will not be tolerated.