Lead Plant Operator
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- Operations
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- Jun 22, 2025 Post Date
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- 2510002248 Requisition #
- Oversees day-to-day plant operations to meet required production rates and monitors operating data to minimize problems and downtime.
- Ensures that established regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained. Oversees all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the plant.
- Assists plant operations in performing their job duties in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current.
- Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operation. Ensures operating parameters are within the limits of the design of the equipment.
- Conduct regular safety meetings, help coordinate safety and environmental training and manage required periodic safety & environmental inspections.
- Ability to function as PSM lead
- Go to person if supervisor is not available
- High school diploma or GED
- 4+ years of related experience
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Must have working knowledge of Caterpillar natural gas engines, Ariel compressor packages and Frick Propane compression
- Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product
- NGL/Liquid Amine treating
- Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration
- Must be familiar with Steers flare reporting system
- Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS and SCADA
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong team and customer focus orientation
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Work may involve walking over uneven terrain, bending, moving from ground level to higher levels, working around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment. Candidate will be subject to DOT drug & alcohol testing requirements
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Driving, walking, and standing frequently
- Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
- Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
- Occasional overnight travel may be required
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.