Plant Operator

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

Plains LPG Services is looking for a highly motivated Plant Operator to work at our gas processing facility in Superior WI. This position is responsible for the operations of all HMI systems process equipment truck loading equipment and incoming/outgoing pipeline systems at the Superior and Rapid River facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a propane fractionation facility with propane storage and truck loading.
• Availability for overtime is needed.
• Perform quality control tests on different products to ensure products are on spec. before accepting or shipping the products.
• Maintain and complete accurate filing and updating of all operational and maintenance records including but not limited to: Tickets and meter calibrations lockout / tag out permits safe work and hot work permits daily environmental reporting flaring reports and general plant log.
• Report and record all non-conformances (environmental medical aid etc.
• Conduct truck driver orientations contractor training and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Provide expertise to HAZOP teams and participate in the overall site PSM program as required by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (U.S.: OSHA) Process Safety Management (PSM) Regulation: 29 CFR 1910.119.
• Responsible for participating in internal audits providing information relevant to the audit and assisting in determining areas for improvement.
• Assist with plant turnaround project planning and participate in the development of site-specific procedures project scope and work plans.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance following all process and safety procedures which include lock out / tag out Personal Protective Equipment Confined Space Entry and all environmental performance standards.
• Prepare equipment to be returned to service after maintenance following all Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Perform daily routine facility inspections to monitor and record operating parameters identify problems and make the necessary changes after communication with the Superior Team Lead.
• Calibrate all meters monthly and enter accurate data on each calibration report and into each sites flow computer.
• Assist with maintenance of pumps valves meters as well as calibration of gauges and transmitters as required. This may include preventative maintenance corrective maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Receives and clears ONE Call notifications.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School graduate or equivalent required; with the ability to work a regular on-call 12-hour 7 on and 7 off rotation which includes holidays and weekends.
• Maintaining permanent residency within 60 miles of the Superior Wi facility is a condition of employment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read plants P&IDs Piping Schematics Cause and Effect or any other associated plant drawings.
• Previous experience in gas processing and/or field operations would be an asset.
• Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental issues
• Strong computer and problem-solving skills are an asset.
• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Companys drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

At Plains our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status genetic information disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

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