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Colt Midstream

Plant Operator

Colt Midstream, Weatherford, Texas, United States, 76088

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Key Accountabilities

Performs all job functions within the Safety and Environmental policies of Colt Midstream, LLC and Governmental laws and orders

Actively participates in Safety program which is to include regular scheduled safety meetings and training up to and including the participating in the investigation and documentation of incidents and accidents involving company and contract personnel

Achieves safe operations of the facility while maintaining continuous (24/7) operations of the gas gathering and distribution system, liquid separation facilities, mole sieve dehydration, cryogenic section, liquid hydrocarbon treating facilities, fractionation, propane refrigeration, hot oil systems, compression, liquid sales lines, processed gas sales, and tuck loading facilities

Performs daily plant facility inspections

Performs laboratory test and analysis associated with liquid hydrocarbon removal from the gas stream and product treating for CO2 removal to meet Product Specifications

Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions

Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance

Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment

Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication

Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components

Oils and lubricates equipment

Performs water titration tests and pours chemical additives, such as water softener, into treatment tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines

Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook

Perform minor preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as the expander, natural gas engines, turbines, compressors, and pumps, which requires medium to heavy lifting

When needed, performs other tasks, duties and roles as directed by System Supervisor and/or Plant Supervisor

Performs occasional 24-hour on-call shifts

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; feel and reach with hands and arms; the employee is required to reach with hands and arms above his head as well as stoop and kneel to reach items below his normal reach

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell

Performs minor maintenance as necessary with medium to heavy lifting requirements; the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include good vision

Preferred that Plant Operators reside within 30 minutes or 30 miles response time to their areas

Works mostly unsupervised

Available 24 hours per day for on-call needs such as emergency situations response and equipment malfunctions

Will be on call for both Huckabay and Gordon locations

Will be working at both Huckabay and Gordon locations

Approximately 25% Control room-vs-75 % outside operations in all types of weather

Must be able to remain calm and focused during emergency or high-stress situations

Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Work near toxic or caustic chemicals

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration

The noise level in the work environment may be above 90 dBA; must be able to use hearing protection

Expected to work well with others, mentor less-qualified personnel, and treat others with respect

Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma/GED required

Good driving record required

Experience & Skills:

Preferred five years minimum experience in natural gas processing

Preferred mechanical skills and knowledge of glycol unit maintenance, compressors, pumps, pump seals and plant turnaround/planning

Requires knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Must be able to work without supervision

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Self‑motivated and driven

High integrity

Certificates and Licenses The above profile is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, qualifications, or other aspects of the job.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Oil and Gas

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