Gas Plant Operator

An Exciting Career Awaits YouAt MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.Position SummaryThis position is responsible for the outside operations of the continuous operation of the process, storage, loading, and unloading systems of a mixed natural gas liquids fractionation or cryogenic facility. These duties include performing site checks, adjusting equipment per the direction of the control room and assisting the maintenance and other support groups for optimal efficiency of the plant.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for gas treating, absorption, distillation, fractionation, product treating, product gas dehydration, cryogenic and other process equipment.Operates gas compressors, auxiliary engines, motors, and pumps.Prepares engine room logs.Performs servicing, lubrication, and minor maintenance of assigned equipment, including alarms and Process Safety Management (PSM) testing.Handles routine maintenance, safety, and security in work area.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredValid Driver's License requiredMust be able to pass drug test and background checkMust be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidaysSkillsMechanical Aptitude: Develops ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as, but not limited to, sounds, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, friction, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, etc. when working or using mechanical machinery.Operation Monitoring: Develops ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properlyQuality Control Analysis: Develops ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.Public Safety & Security: Develops knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.Repairing: Develops knowledge of and ability to repair machines, devices and equipment based on electrical and/or mechanical principles in order to diagnose malfunctions. Conducts tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance. Watches gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure machine/device/equipment is working properly. Able to read, interpret and engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics.Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situation's ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.Systems Analysis: Develops ability to determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location: Smithfield, West Virginia