Plant Operator

Overview

The Land Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of process and utility systems in a production facility. This role ensures compliance with operational requirements and environmental guidelines while coordinating with maintenance and third-party personnel to optimize production and ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down process and utility systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters (e.g., level, flow, temperature, pressure) within operating requirements.
• Ensure sampling is carried out, and act upon sample results.
• Troubleshoot to maximize sales quality and delivery volume and identify operational problems.
• Monitor and operate electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices, and Fire and Gas Systems.
• Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by company and client.
• Witness third-party calibrations to verify meter factors and volumes when appropriate.
• Prove export oil meters.
• Carry out all operations safely and in an environmentally sound manner. Operate the production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
• Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.
• Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer                    
• Coordinate logistics for the facility.
• Handle and treat chemicals.
• Facilitate maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as required.
• Operate under the Permit to Work (PTW) system, conduct Toolbox Talks, and perform Risk Assessments.
• Advise maintenance personnel on the hazards of plant and equipment.
• Maintain clear and precise communications during maintenance operations.
• Control activities of vendor and subcontractor personnel.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Foster and maintain a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of Oil and Gas experience required and/or Plant Operator specific experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must live within a 45-mile radius of Denver City, TX.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Drilling experience accepted
• Process understanding
• Good experience with Permit to Work (PTW) systems.

• Must have reliable vehicle.