Operator, Plant (Promix) Job Listing at Enterprise Products in Belle Rose, LA (Job ID 000FCZ)

Description

  The Plant Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants, compressors and pipeline systems via both computer control center and onsite operations.  Responsibilities include:

• Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to: amine treating plants, reciprocating natural gas compressors, fluid separation equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, etc.

• Operate plant equipment & system.

• Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment.

• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.

• De-pressure equipment and pipelines.

• Operate valves.

• Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.

• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.

• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.

• Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.

• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: reciprocating natural gas compressors, valves, etc.

• Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.

• Change gauges.

• Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.

• Clean out site glasses as necessary.

• Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses.
• Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers.

• Maintain a near perfect driving record.

• Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.

• Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system.

• • Work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule.

• A minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred. 

• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

• Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is required.

• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.

• Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.

• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.

• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.

• The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.

• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues.  Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.

• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.

• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.

• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment. 

• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment. 

• 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.

• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).

• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque. 

• • Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.