- Location
- Hobbs, NM, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- full-time
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High School
- Industry
- Energy
- Category
- Operations
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Industrial
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Overview
The Plant Operator oversees startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of process and utility systems in a production facility. Key responsibilities include maintaining process parameters, troubleshooting operational issues, conducting safety checks, and ensuring environmental compliance. The role requires coordination with maintenance teams and accurate production reporting. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of oil and gas experience, and pass background, drug, and fitness tests.
Description
Overview
The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of process and utility systems in a production facility. This role ensures compliance with operational requirements and environmental guidelines while coordinating with maintenance and third-party personnel to optimize production and ensure accurate reporting.
Responsibilities
- Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down process and utility systems.
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters (e.g., level, flow, temperature, pressure) within operating requirements.
- Ensure sampling is carried out, and act upon sample results.
- Troubleshoot to maximize sales quality and delivery volume and identify operational problems.
- Monitor and operate electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices, and Fire and Gas Systems.
- Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by company and client.
- Witness third-party calibrations to verify meter factors and volumes when appropriate.
- Prove export oil meters.
- Carry out all operations safely and in an environmentally sound manner. Operate the production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
- Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.
- Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer
- Coordinate logistics for the facility.
- Handle and treat chemicals.
- Facilitate maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as required.
- Operate under the Permit to Work (PTW) system, conduct Toolbox Talks, and perform Risk Assessments.
- Advise maintenance personnel on the hazards of plant and equipment.
- Maintain clear and precise communications during maintenance operations.
- Control activities of vendor and subcontractor personnel.
- Create and maintain effective working relationships.
- Foster and maintain a positive work culture.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of Oil and Gas experience required and/or Plant Operator specific experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Drilling experience accepted
- Process understanding
- Good experience with Permit to Work (PTW) system
- Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug test, MVR check, and fit for duty/agility test.
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About Danos
Danos is a leading provider of integrated services to the energy industry, specializing in operations, maintenance, and construction services.
