Current Job Openings
Field Operator
Tioga, ND
- Direct Hire
- Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7 days on/ 7 days off
- Estimated Start Date: February 2022
The GTL Plant Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a nominal 50 bbl/day gas to liquid plant, consisting of a modular design that includes 3 skidded enclosed process units, a single Can SMR, a fixed bed reactor, distillation skid, and Tankage (including a truck product loading capability).
- Operates a modular process unit consisting of compressors, pumps, filters, and
- exchangers with SMR and Liquid Fuel Production reactor and distillation
- Operates plant equipment & system
- Effectively communicates plant operating status to management
- Monitors and reviews the process condition of the unit through a DCS screen board system
- Oversees and takes required action on any upset condition of the plant; protects equipment with proper isolation or shutdown
- Start-up/Shutdown(s) of plant equipment
- Adjusts controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges
- Visually inspects equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
- De-pressures equipment and piping systems
- Operates valves
- Monitors plant and operations; responds to emergency or upset conditions
- Operates under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required
- Implements safe work practices and participates in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times
- Reads, monitors and records various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc
- Performs minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to reciprocating natural gas compressors, pumps, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc
- Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) e.g. remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed
- Changes gauges
- Maintains sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.
Required Skills & Abilities
- 10+ years' experience in oil refinery process engineering, controls or operations
- Demonstrated chemical & mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant
- Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required
- Able to read and understand engineering documentation P&ID diagrams, Cause and Effect diagram, Electrical One-Line, Equipment Manuals, Equipment Data Sheets, Pump Curves
- Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
EOE M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Tioga, ND
Field Operator
