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Plant Operator
| Company | ONEOK |
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| Location | La Porte, TX, USA |
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| Salary | $81000 – $121000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Experience with and thorough knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
- Experience and training pertaining to: Gas and liquid processing fundamentals, Applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures, Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
- Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
- Experience maintaining and preparing information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
- Experience interacting and communicating effectively
- Ability to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on compressor engines, process facilities and related equipment
- Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Knowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications
- Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: Compressors, Motors, Engines, Cooling equipment, Auxiliary units, Pumps, Turbines, Treating systems, DCS/Control Board
- Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates and reflux rates
- Start, stop, and operate equipment
- Prepare equipment for maintenance activities including, but not limited to: Permitting, Lock out tag out, Decommissioning
- Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls and related equipment
- Provide training to less experience operators
- Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns
- Compile and/or maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records
- Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
- Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
