This posting is for an Plant Operator with a hiring range based on experience and skill set. The position will be rotating 12 hour daytime/nighttime shift schedule including weekends and holidays. The Bluebell Operator serves a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operations of the Bluebell Gas Plant. Responsibilities include operations of the gas processing plant, and overseeing safe operation of truck loading facility.

The Blueball Gas Plant employs a multitude of processes which include, gas processing, produced gas, separation of NGLs including Propane, Butane, Natural Gasoline, and Condensate. The process equipment includes pumps, H2S treating, Glycol Dehydration, Engine/ Compressor sets, Refrigeration equipment, and gas fired heater. Control valves, piping, pigging facilities and other associated infrastructure. Production vessels and piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases and liquids which are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances.

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, compression stations and related field operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, gas compressors and engines (recip and turbine) as applicable.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of all company facilities and equipment including the pipeline right-of-way.
• Participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance and outages.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.
• Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.
• Conduct pigging activities when necessary.
• Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to: line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on compression station engines and equipment.
• Determine root cause of mechanical issues and failures and ensure completion of necessary repairs.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Start/stop operating equipment such as compressor engines and pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.
• Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
• Provide input for the development of O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements.
• Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
• Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Operate and maintain various equipment (such as UTV, ATV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.