Job Description

Land Plant Operator

The Land Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of process and utility systems on an offshore production facility. This role ensures compliance with operational requirements and environmental guidelines while coordinating with maintenance and third-party personnel to optimize production and ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down process and utility systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters (e.g., level, flow, temperature, pressure) within operating requirements.
• Ensure sampling is carried out, and act upon sample results.
• Troubleshoot to maximize sales quality and delivery volume and identify operational problems.
• Maintain discharge water quality within SBMPC or local guidelines.
• Monitor and operate electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices, and Fire and Gas Systems.
• Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by company and client.
• Witness third-party calibrations to verify meter factors and volumes when appropriate.
• Prove export oil meters.
• Carry out all operations safely and in an environmentally sound manner. Operate the offshore production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
• Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.
• Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and government agencies.
• Coordinate logistics for the facility.
• Handle and treat chemicals.
• Facilitate maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as required.
• Operate under the Permit to Work (PTW) system, conduct Toolbox Talks, and perform Risk Assessments.
• Advise maintenance personnel on the hazards of plant and equipment.
• Maintain clear and precise communications during maintenance operations.
• Control activities of vendor and subcontractor personnel.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Foster and maintain a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4-6 years of experience.
• Good experience with Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Must be able to daily commute to Ingleside, TX.

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