Our client is seeking a Plant Operator to work within their facilities located in Mentone, TX a long-term assignment (initially 2 years with the possibility of extension).

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the operations of a newly built 300 MMSCFD cryogenic natural gas processing plant in the Delaware Basin. In addition, the Plant Operator will be a key contributor to the company's proactive safety culture. This is a unique grass-roots opportunity in which the Operator will play a role in the design, construction, and commissioning of the plant, along with assisting in the development of plant processes and procedures. The Plant Operator will interface regularly with plant technicians, engineers, control room, management, and safety teams. The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of cryogenic plant operations and have a proven track record as a leader.  Position will be based at the Janus Plant site near Mentone, Texas. Position will have a rotational schedule including both day and night shifts. Housing will be provided during the shift.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a safety leader in company's proactive safety culture.

Operate the plant in accordance with plant operating procedures.

Review and provide input on new and existing plant operating procedures.

Troubleshoot plant equipment and processes.

Optimize plant operations to improve plant safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Assist with plant preventative maintenance processes and managing work orders.

Adhere to Management of Change (MOC) processes with required documentation.

Manage and track parts, inventory, consumables, and costs.

Maintain records for daily readings.

Verify Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Participate in periodic PHA's for the plant.

Requirements:

Experience with: Natural gas and liquids separation; Condensate stabilization; Amine treating; TEG Glycol and Mole Sieve dehydration; Turbine, reciprocating, and screw compression; Turbine power generation; Propane refrigeration; Natural gas cryogenic processing; Valves, instrumentation, meters, pumps, and tanks; CO2 compression, treating, & dehydration; Natural gas and NGL measurement; Reverse Osmosis water treating.

Unwavering commitment to personnel safety and regulatory compliance.

Strong knowledge of cryogenic plant operations with at least 5 years of experience preferred.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Proficient in all areas of operations and maintenance of a cryogenic plant.

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Process Safety Management (PSM) program experience.

Solid understanding of instrumentation and control systems.

Knowledge of turbine compression or power generation is considered a plus.

High School Diploma.

Work Schedule: 7/7 rotation (both days and nights