Plant Operator

Summary:

Contango Resources is seeking a full-time CO2 Compression Operator for their Enhanced Oil Recovery project in the Salt Creek Oil Field. In addition to previous experience working with CO2, the ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be productive working both as an individual and as a part of a team, and possess the ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidate must be willing to work in unfavorable conditions including extreme cold, heat, snow, and wind. This position requires periodic on-call responsibly and occasional overtime hours.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform daily walk-throughs of compression stations
• Participate in routine compressor maintenance and general housekeeping activity
• Troubleshoot and resolve compression issues
• Manage alarms at compression facilities
• Monitor and make adjustments to compression facilities
• Support field operations to ensure optimal run time of compression facilities

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Dependability—Consistently arrives to work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve personal performance.
• Problem solving—Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Mechanical Aptitude – Strong understanding of mechanical principles, tools, and processes
• Technological Ability – Possesses basic computer skills at minimum and is proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Interpersonal skills—Maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new suggestions.
• Oral communication—Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication—Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organization—Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability—Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is willing to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Preferred Education, Training & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years relatable compression experience preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid, insurable driver’s license

Working Conditions:

• Conditions vary from an indoor/office setting to working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Travel on hazardous roads may be required.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours as needed.
• Continuous work with and around industrial hazards.
• Will be required to carry a company cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, Walking for extended periods of time on concrete floor
• Bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling
• Pushing, pulling, lifting
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits

• 401K
• Competitive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, and more
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Incentives