What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Technician position at IKAV Energy Inc?
Description
IKAV Energy Inc is a private E&P company with its US headquarters in Durango, Colorado, and belongs to the global energy infrastructure group, IKAV. IKAV has worldwide offices in Hamburg, Luxembourg, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Munich, and Paris and has launched its US franchise in 2019 managing and operating a billion-dollar portfolio on a long-term basis. At IKAV, teamwork is at the heart of our operations and is only strengthened by the many diverse and professional backgrounds that shape our team. IKAV believes in flat hierarchies and the empowerment of team members. In return, we expect exceptional motivation, a high degree of independent thinking, and the ability to spot opportunities for optimization and growth.
The Plant Technician is responsible for surveillance and overall upkeep of our PSM compression/treating facilities (including compressors, amine systems, dehydration systems, heat medium heaters, tanks, separators, DOT pipelines, pigging operations and controls systems). Under general supervision, this position prepares, maintains, and submits daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, and volume of chemicals used, etc. assuring compressors, dehydrators and amine systems are up and running. Develops and applies an understanding of site issues.
Requirements
- Perform operational checks of assigned equipment and plant facilities
- Adjust plant operations to maintain tailgate gas specifications and gas nominations
- Report nominations and gas volumes to company and gas marketing agencies
- Monitorfield sites for upsets that may alter incoming gas and result in adjustments to the plant operating parameters
- Record run time, and operating parameters into tracked daily logs
- Conduct daily rounds and perform minor repairs
- Keep all equipment clean and free of leaks
- Perform call out duties for down equipment
- Identify site alarms and work with automation to adjust alarms as necessary
- Collaborate with engineers and operations concerning plant activities
- General facility upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash)
- Communicates corrective maintenance needs to team leader
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions
- Participate in updating and maintaining procedures and records for plant operations
- Represent the Company in delivery/receipt of materials and equipment
- Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the operations, engineers, team leader, area manager and safety teams
- Secure and maintain all Company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment
- Possess the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected
- Provide field wide contact with all personnel in the event of emergency or other significant occurrences
- Maintain positive relationship with Local, state/province, and Federal representatives and surface owners
- Work a regular 4 day/10-hour schedule with call outs on some nights and weekends
- Field calls from field and public through a 24/7 call in number located on all Company field locations (well sites, compressor stations and water disposal sites)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Oil and gas industry experience preferred
- Plant operations or maintenance experience is preferred
- Knowledge of PSM requirement is preferred
- Ability to work independently and alone on night shift once trained
- Practice safe work habits at all times
- Strong commitment to safety and environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work within a team environment
- Creative individual, capable of analyzing and solving mechanical problems
- Position requires operation of company vehicles. Incumbent must maintain a clean driving record and adhere to Company policies
Decision-Making Authority/Knowledge
- Responsible for performing operational checks of plant facilities
- Responsible for maintaining gas specification and nominations at the tailgate of the plant
$19.23-$38.46 hourly
Salary : $19 - $38
