Job Description

This position is located in the West Texas operations as a member of the Bone Spring Plant team near Barstow, TX working for the Midstream Operation.

Responsibilities
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations

• Execute startup, shut down and operating procedures for engines, compressors, furnaces, distillation towers, expanders, electric motors, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms

• Responsibilities include drafting SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) for new equipment and training operators on updated SOPs and LOTO procedures

• Reading and revising P & IDs

• Ability to coach operators in making accurate adjustments

• Analyze flow streams using a gas chromatograph and product samples to make necessary process adjustments and maintain product specifications

• Perform minor maintenance of compressors, engines, pumps, controls, piping and valves
• Prepare maintenance orders and notify maintenance personnel of problem areas
• Generate daily production reports including liquid production, downtime and gas volumes

• Monitor and maintain inlet and outlet volumes. Coordinate with gas control, field operations and third party interests as required.
• Complete assigned reports and logs (downtime logs, flare reports, SAP tasks, Intelex MOC tasks, LDAR requirements.) • Work irregular hours (possibly on-call), outside, around heavy equipment, and in variable environmental conditions

• Monitor, maintain, and operate safety and fire protection systems
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with WES Core Values

Qualifications
• Minimum 4-year gas plant operations or related experience preferred

• Must possess a strong understanding of PSM (Process Safety Management)

• Knowledge of cryogenic process, propane and amine operations.

• Have experience in SAP or similar work order systems

• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations including a working knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and related equipment, such as mole sieve dehydration, cryo operations, HMI and board operationd is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Licenses
Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Travel Requirements
The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%.

Work Schedule
12 hour rotating shift position including nights, weekends and holidays. Candidate must live within 75 miles of Barstow, TX.