Lead Plant Operator

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: 7 on 7 off, 6am to 6pm, available for overtime and call-out (when on shift) as needed based on business necessity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in leading operations to obtain optimum processing within safety, environmental and economic guidelines and, to maintain and optimize economic utilization of manpower and equipment.

• Display full understanding of PSM and how the elements affect our daily operations

• Have full understanding of the use of P&IDs

• Coordinate startup/shutdown of facilities including Diamond, Boosters, NMTI, and NGL Station

• Without supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in a natural gas processing plant, including the cryogenic plant, amine treating plant, mole-sieve dehydration systems, TEG dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, engines/compressors, PD and centrifugal pumps, and other plant functions, systems, and equipment.

• Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels and recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.

• Lead, Train, and Teach other Operators on outside systems and control systems including but not limited to: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and MCCs

• Assist in leading operators in day-to-day plant operations to meet required production and monitor operating data to proactively minimize downtime.

• Backfill open operator positions as needed to cover PTO or when shorthanded.

• Operator Training

• Actively train operators daily on outside and board job duties.

• Ensure new hires complete OJT signoff sheets in a timely manner.

• Continued development and creation of OJT material.

• Actively participate in monthly Operations Meetings.

• Assist in emergency response activities relative to safety of the plant.

• Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current.

• Troubleshoot plant operational issues and problem solving before asking for assistance from the Plant Manager or other departments.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and other company guidelines and policies.

• Ensures compliance with PSM regulations and related company guidelines, including:

• Participation in MOC implementation, PSSR's, and completing assigned Action Items.

• Participation in new and revalidation PHA's.

While also owning:

• the ongoing development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures.

• the Operator Training Program for Plant Operators.

• LDAR contractor communication and scheduling of repairs.

• Keep shared vehicle up to date on all maintenance, parts inventory, safety items, and leave it clean for your coworker at the end of your shift.

• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• 5-8+ years of industry experience required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office
• Understanding of plant liquids
• Maintain regular & reliable attendance

Working Conditions:

• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid drivers license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.
• Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.