B - Plant Operator

Overview

Monitors and operates all equipment and materials for natural gas processing, NGL production, and gas re-injection systems. This includes all associated surface equipment including pumps, natural gas compressors, valves, tanks, and other vessels, to maintain a safe work environment for the company.

• Inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear. Troubleshoots process and/or equipment malfunctions for recommendations on repair options.
• Generates proper repair requests for malfunctioning or failed process or safety equipment.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
• Completes various daily equipment and process readings, flare reports, tank inspections, and safety equipment inspections.
• Maintains a logbook with pertinent notes concerning process status with any adjustments, and other facility area information to communicate across work shifts.
• Implements company’s SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan) as needed.
• Develops and implements Process Isolation Plans, using OSHA standard LOTO Protocol.
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions, such as loose connections and leaks.
• Uses proper techniques for making up and/or tightening piping and equipment connections including flanges, threaded pipe, and various types of compression fittings.
• Operates a standard 4-gas, atmospheric gas detector/monitor as needed.
• Familiarizes with and uses a process Distributed Control System (e.g., IP-21) for process controls including opening/closing valves, starting/stopping process equipment, and adjusting process control schemes.
• Starts and stops process equipment including Gas Fired Turbine Compressors and other process systems, following the facility’s SOPs and emergency procedures.
• Monitors and helps maintain the Fire & Gas Safety Systems, including Gas Detectors, Fire Indicators, Halon, and Fire Water Distribution systems.
• Monitors and responds to the facility Fire and Gas, and Process alarms throughout the shift.
• Demonstrates ability to read, understand, and use process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Participates on emergency response team for location.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Five (5) years minimum oilfield experience.
• Ability to work a fourteen (14) day on and fourteen (14) day off 12 hour shift work schedule.
• Requires less supervision in the performance of routine duties.
• Demonstrates understanding of how the various parts of the Gas Processing and Reinjection Facilities work, and how this process integrates into the North Slope Production Scheme.
• Demonstrates the ability to work unsupervised, anticipate problems, and correct before they occur or affect other parts of the facility.
• Demonstrates the ability to routinely operate the facility unsupervised while maintaining safe, environmentally sound conditions and keeping accurate records of operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to direct and train other employees of lower rank and/or experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage simultaneous activities and respond to non-standard conditions by notifying supervisory staff and offering recommendations.
• Basic math and mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in Arctic conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
• Experience on the North Slope, Alaska is preferred.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• None.