What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - PL Control Room position at Harvest Midstream Company?
Job Objective:
Monitors, maintains and controls the safe, healthy, and environmentally sound operations of a Cryogenic Natural Gas Processing Plant.
Monitors, maintains and controls the safe, healthy, and environmentally sound operations of a Cryogenic Natural Gas Processing Plant.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to perform complex operational and technical tasks.
- Regularly makes independent decisions and is responsible for coaching others to do the same.
- Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan DCS.
- Capable of proficiently operating the facility from a DCS as well as outside “field” operations.
- Capable of regularly making and/or leading decision-making that has a high-level impact on economics and profitability of the facility.
- Leads ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the control room.
- Monitors DCS to verify sufficient/effective operation of facility.
- Familiar with all facility components and operations.
- Monitors and maintains daily reporting information related to water quality testing.
- Monitors and maintains process readings on daily log sheets and records daily tank inventories and makes changes as necessary.
- Acknowledges, responds to, and initiates corrections/action to process alarms with direction
- Communicate and work with other Harvest personnel and field Operators for daily operation of the gas plant systems.
- Assist with ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the control room.
- Able to procure necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
- Reads automatic gauges, as specified intervals, to ensure plant operations.
- Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by practicing pipeline standards, adhering to legal and environmental regulations, and conducting inspections.
- Assist in investigating faulty machinery/mechanical equipment, refer to equipment manuals, and makes appropriate work orders in the maintenance management system when necessary.
- Clean and lubricating mechanical equipment to keep it running properly.
- Monitors and reads gauges to verify sufficient levels of fluids, pressures, and temperatures.
- Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Participates in new employee training program.
- Utilizes and maintains personal protective equipment.
- Knowledgeable in Site Specific Emergency Response Plan
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
- Supports company vision and mission.
- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Able to assemble and complete all documentation required per job and instruct others
- Ability to consider safety and perform Hazard recognition all jobs and decisions
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in natural gas processing or a related industry.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to cover shifts with Overtime as needed.
- Strong understanding of gas processing principles, equipment, safety protocols, and OSHA PSM Regulation.
- Proficiency in operating process control systems and using diagnostic tools.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to work in shift patterns, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, carrying, and climbing.
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
- Ability to make independent, rational decisions, as required.
- Ability to work alone with a high level of self-motivation.
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.
About Us
Harvest Midstream is a privately-held midstream services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with assets in Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Harvest transports and processes oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States.
The remarkable growth of Harvest since 2002 is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of over 450 employees who are intensely focused on safety, operational excellence and the highest levels of service to our customers. Our company values govern how we run our business, how we treat our fellow employees and how we serve our customers. At Harvest, we are focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships through customer service and agility in every business interaction.
Harvest offers its employees competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, healthcare benefits, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and participation in our B.H.A.G. bonus program as part of our total rewards package. Please see our Careers page for opportunities at Harvest.
Harvest Midstream Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
