Gas Plant Operator - Hobbs, NM

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Gas Plant Operator
• Job Code: 20002136
• Effective Date: 06/16/2025
• Job Family: Operations
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Job Function: Gas Transmission & Distribution
• Job Level: Skilled III

JOB SUMMARY

Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing gas plant operation. Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Communication
• Auditing
• Operations
• Pre-Start up safety review
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Performance Monitoring
• Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Standards and Procedures
• Troubleshooting
• Approximately 60%-100% of shift outdoors in a wide range of temperatures; Exposure to chemical vapors, high level of noise or heat that may require PPE, Work will be in 12 hour shifts

• Required to follow all safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Accountable for the operations amine, condensate stabilization, mol – sieve dehydration, and residue gas compression
• Analyzes specifications and controls continuous operation process units
• Reads, operating logs, test results of amine samples, and laboratory recommendations to determine changes in equipment controls required to optimize processing
• Takes readings within gas plant
• Monitors and operates specialized equipment making adjustments as needed/authorized
• Moves and sets controls, such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables
• May control activities of several processing units operated in conjunction
• Experienced Operators may be required to train/mentor Operator Trainees or entry level operators
• Prepares equipment for maintenance and obtain work permits for maintenance, write up work orders so maintenance can be performed on specific equipment including LOTO
• Must successfully complete refresher training as required
• Must complete a detailed shift handover for next shift change
• Reports and submits operating logs, and safety incident reports
• Must be able to react in a timely manner to alarms that may sound while monitoring screens
• Must perform all duties within the guidelines and rules of the plant
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Weight lifted / force exerted up to 50 pounds
• Frequently within shift (34 - 66%): Climbing
• Frequently within shift (34 - 66%): Walking
• Frequently within shift (34 - 66%): Bending
• Frequently within shift (34 - 66%): Weight lifted / force exerted up to 25 pounds
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.