Lead Plant Operator

Overview:
This is a great opportunity for a Lead Plant Operator to join our fast-growing company which is leader in Sour Gas Midstream as well as other products. Our Lead Plant Operator assists the Supervisor Plant Operator, absolves, reviews, and is involved in a wide variety of plant operations functions for our innovative Sour Gas and other products.

Responsibilities:
The Lead Plant Operator position at Northwind Midstream Partners LLC provides leadership support with the following roles:

• Conducts routine inspection and operation.
• Works with others to optimize processing throughout the facility and maintain proper product specifications.
• Responds to alarms and problems within the plant and makes appropriate corrections.
• Conducts routine inspection of equipment and facilities.
• Work autonomously at varying times and in diverse weather conditions
• Available for callout.
• Participates in and successfully completes training programs, risk management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Reviews and follows procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Accurately completes documentation.
• Maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices.
• Effectively utilizes tools and tests equipment as needed.
• Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an emergency response team.
• Performs and accurately documents regulatory required inspections.
• May oversee contractors providing specialty services.
• Reads and comprehends technical procedures, and / or governmental regulations.
• Writes technical reports and effectively presents information to Supervisor Plant Operator and general plant personnel.
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school degree or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• 5 years’ previous operations experience in a gas processing plant is preferred.
• General knowledge of the operation, control, and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a gas processing plant is required.
• Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Work involves adhering to a 14-hour on, 14-hour off schedule, ensuring continuous operational readiness and efficiency.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Be able to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.
• Valid state driver operating license with insurable driving record under company insurance policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this role, considering your experience and the responsibilities outlined in the job description?
• What motivated you to apply to this role, and what aspects of it are particularly appealing to you?
• How do your skills and qualifications align with the requirements outlined in the job description?

Work Location: In person