Plant Operator
Location: US, CA, Bakersfield
Department: Oil & Energy
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Other
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Salary range: 55000-68000

Company profile:
Macpherson Oil and Refined Resources have partnered up in an effort to streamline the hiring process and provide a more efficient and effective recruitng model.  Our focus is to help develop and achieve your career goals while makeing a solid geographical, cultural and professional fiit when leveraging your career into your new and exciting professional venture!  Please keep all communications directed towards the Human Resources department within Refined Resources (#URL_80d75e0d07ca8b108539318a0443bfe5d1ff472afa0c4540b77079c5d5f31eee#) #EMAIL_0b13a2cfd4718ce252c09b2353d692a73bd32552e922c5db6cad5fb7e9a2c6c3#Darren Lawson | VP of Recruiting | Refined  Resources | #EMAIL_395225df8eed70288fc67310349d63d49d5f2ca6bc14dbb5dcbf9296069ad88c# | #PHONE_70128aad0c118273b0c2198a08d528591b932924e165b6a8d1272a6f9e2763d1#

Description:
 Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting.  Direct email and phone calls are not being considered.  Thank you for your cooperation.  Please no recruiters. JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are adding a Plant Operator to our client's Bakersfield Operational team.  Primary job duties include providing operational, technical, troubleshooting, and surveillance support for all producing oil wells, oil treating, , water softening/disposal, steam generation facilities and CVR systems for oil field operations located near Bakersfield CaliforniaA typical day on the job will most likely entail the following duties:Dehydrate produced oil too sub 3% BS&W. Identifying production process problems and taking safe corrective actions in order to meet business targets and HSE goals. Assist in the preparation for repair, installation and maintenance of typical oilfield production. Create job plans and execute jobs safely and on time. Experience in operation/trouble-shooting of typical oilfield production equipment and systems. Knowledge of safety procedures and practices for working in a hydrocarbon environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to accomplish assigned tasks within a reasonable time frame. Effective interpersonal and strong team work skills. Manage maintenance crews and contractors when building, fixing equipment on location. Noticing problems or potential problems, diagnosing and developing plan to fix problem. Diverting flow and isolating lines for equipment tie in or maintenance. Enforcing safety policies. Writing permits to allow safe work. Maintain steam and water flood targets. Softening and cleaning produced water before sending to steam generators. Functional computer and software skills to include MS Office Suite (Especially Excel) and SCADA. Collecting plant readings and producing daily/weekly reports.Standard Duties/Responsibilities:•Operate oil treating, water treating/disposal, steam generation and distribution, vapor recovery facilities.•Operate oil wells, AWT and well testing tanks, vapor recovery system.•Monitor safe operations utilizing the SCADA systems and onsite surveillance. This includes taking readings, testing fluids and piping and valve alignment reviews and adjustments.•Insure compliance with all company and government safety, environmental and health rules and regulations. 

Requirements:
Required Qualifications:•2-5 years Oil treating, water plant and Steam Generator experience, preferred.•Good understanding of oilfield production and process equipment.•Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.•HS Diploma or equivalent or greater.  Any relevant, formal training or certifications a plus.

Benefits:
What is being offered: World renowned leadershipOpportunity for advancement (quickly as the company is undergoing significant growth)Annual raises and performance reviews Annual base increase, percentage above cost of living increaseFull Benefits Package Retirement Fund matched 100% by the company Great culture and working environment Significant bonus structure Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting.  Direct email and phone calls are not being considered.  Thank you for your cooperation.  Please no recruiters.