POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process, storage, loading, and unloading systems of a mixed natural gas liquids fractionation or cryogenic facility by operating electronic, computerized, or manual control systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides constant monitoring of instrument control panel and adjusts controls to regulate process variables (e.g., pressures, flow rates, temperatures, fluid levels) as necessary to maintain purity and operating efficiency within design operating parameters

• Oversees, reads, and maintains equipment controlling temperature and flow of product

• Monitors gauges, inspects product, troubleshoots as needed, and handles routine maintenance

• Records data from equipment readings

• Upon qualification, issues and monitors safe work permits

• Demonstrates working knowledge of Gas Plant Operator job

• Operates within regulations of Process Safety Management (PSM) and environment permit requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Valid Driver’s License required

• Must be able to pass drug test and background check

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Prior Board Operator experience preferred

SKILLS:

• Operation & Control: Develops understanding of how process controls and automation are used to operate equipment in process plant.

• Operation Monitoring: Develops ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Systems Analysis: Develops ability to determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Communication: Develops ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally; writes as appropriate for audience needs and conveys information effectively and professionally to others.

• Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situation’s ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.

• Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise.

• Mechanical Aptitude: Develops ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as, but not limited to, sounds, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, friction, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, etc. when working or using mechanical machinery.

• Attention to Detail: Develops ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Computer & Digital Literacy: Develops ability to access, manage, understand, integrate, communicate, evaluate, and create information safely and appropriately through digital devices and networked technologies. 

• Quality Control Analysis: Develops ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.