Field Operator

Kinetik•Loco Hills, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management. Work Schedule: 14 on/ 14 off NIGHT SHIFT ONLY Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the safe day-to-day operations and maintenance of the gas gathering pipeline systems and compressor stations (e.g., field compressor station equipment, pumps, gas compressors, coolers, dehydration equipment, and control systems). Coordinates with plant personnel to minimize the impact of field-related activities on the plant’s inlet volumes. Also responsible for the safe completion of all pipeline repair and maintenance. This position is responsible for safely operating the gathering system in the most efficient manner possible with a comprehensive understanding of the pipeline system and valves.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years working knowledge of natural gas pipeline equipment, maintenance and operation or relevant experience/knowledge within an industry that utilizes similar equipment.
Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately both orally and in written format; must be able to prepare reports to convey information clearly and concisely
Must have computer experience, with preference for experience in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

Safely perform pipeline operations and maintenance activities on pipeline systems including compressor stations, gas storage, dehydration facilities, pumps, measurement facilities, and related equipment which may include, but is not limited to:
Startup and shutdown of equipment
Pigging operations
Collecting liquids
Gauging tanks
Locating and marking lines when on-call notification is received to ensure pipelines are not damaged by contractors or excavation.
Leakage survey/patrolling pipelines
Pressuring, purging, and blowing down of field facilities/pipeline system.
Operating and maintaining field glycol dehydration systems including dehydrator glycol pump repair; also, methanol injector pump repair.
Monitoring usage and/or replacing lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Exchanging information regarding pipeline operations, maintenance, and other activities with public/governmental officials, employees, contractors, customers, producers, and landowners.
Completing new and retro fit pipeline/facility equipment installations, as directed.
Overseeing or performing repairs of station equipment.
Construction inspection, as directed
Ensuring all compressors stations are maintained in clean working order and weed-free.
Calculate, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including, but not limited to: gas/liquid flow and quality, maintenance and/or repair logs, samples (gas/liquids) information, pipeline/corrosion activities, compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner.
All other duties as assigned.