Job Description Summary

Responsible for operating plant, utilities, and equipment for producing or refining oil and/or gas. Please note this is a ROTATIONAL POSITION (7/7) day/night shift schedule. Work location is in the Victoria TX/Blackhawk Central.

The Plant Technician is responsible for the safe, environmentally conscious, and economical operation of the Blackhawk Central facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the safe, environmentally conscious, and economical operation of Blackhawk Central facility

• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety and environmental practices and procedures

• Develop and execute energy isolation plans for maintenance activities

• Use of verification application to verify critical work and log failures

• Operate oil and gas plant inlets, compression, and processing equipment associated with oil and gas systems

• Maximize production by meeting product specifications, striving for maximum runtime of the facilities, being helpful and a positive influence, and interacting effectively with other work disciplines, teams, and team members

• Provide positive leadership while being a team player

• Perform daily rounds and follow up on parameters outside of normal operational ranges.

• Troubleshooting of operational and maintenance problems

• Perform routine housekeeping of the plant, and process area;

• Share knowledge with co-workers and strive to meet personal and company business goals and objectives

• Interface with other parts of the BPX organization such as maintenance, engineering, production teams and gas distribution companies

• Identify required maintenance on plant equipment and related systems and complete computer work orders

• Be responsible for preparation of the plant equipment and piping systems for maintenance

• Utilize available training resources to enhance technical abilities

• Maintain all training required to operate as well as keeping emergency preparedness skills and knowledge at a level that will enable assistance in the handling of any plant emergencies

• Have the ability to use hand tools, climb ladders and stairs to elevations of process vessels, open and close process valves and operate motor vehicles

• Take an active role in the Process Safety Management program and the DOT pipelines

Essential Education

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in process plant operations at a PSM facility.

• Proficiency with mechanical equipment and automation/instrumentation systems

• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer

• Experience in condensate/oil stabilization and gas compressor operations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Personal commitment to safety and environmental awareness

• Understanding of process safety concepts and application

• Ability to read and utilize P&IDs and PFDs

• The willingness and ability to work 12-hour day/night shift schedules on a 7 X 7 rotation

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft word, excel and reporting functions.

A valid driver's license is required

Critical Role Demands:

Lifting Abilities:

• Lift with 2 hands from floor to knuckles: 72 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

• Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 72 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

• Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 60 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

• Lift with 2 hands from floor to crown: 30 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

Pushing and Pulling Abilities:

• Push horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 120 lbs with two hands x 3

• Pull horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 120 lbs with two hands x 3

Carrying Abilities:

• Carry with 2 hands at self-selected height: 72 lbs for a distance of 10 feet x 2; self-paced

• Carry at least 50 lbs. with one hand for a minimum distance of 50 feet

Stair / Ladder Climbing Abilities:

• Stair Climb: Climb up and down a total of 40 steps, self-paced

• Ladder climb Test: Climb up and down 14 rungs, self-paced.

Agilities:

• Stooping and Twisting: From standing, perform alternate toe touches x 3 to each side, self-paced but continuous. Test recipient should reach toward his/her toes on opposite side as far as possible but actual touching of toes not required

• Kneeling: From standing, kneel on one knee, return to full standing and then kneel on opposite knee. Repeat kneeling test x 3, each knee, self-paced but continuous

• Sustained Squatting: From standing, lower body into a functional squat position. Hold the squat position for 30 seconds and then stand.
  Repetitive Squatting: Repeat squats x 3 reps, self-paced, no hold time at end range.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $98,000-$132,000