Field Operator

• Provide constant monitoring, oversight, and troubleshooting of chemical process equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Adjust manual valves and switches to regulate process variables (pressures, flow rates, temperatures, fluid levels) to maintain safety, product quality, and efficiency.
• Record operating data, oil sample results, and test readings, and communicate key issues that may impact process capability or reliability.
• Read and interpret processing schedules, operating logs, and sample results to make appropriate control adjustments.
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of pumps, compressors, valves, tanks, and other equipment, reporting abnormalities to the control board operator and shift team leader.

• Recognize and report potential hazards promptly; call attention to unsafe conditions as they arise.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proper application of lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Handle, label, and transfer hazardous materials in the field in accordance with company protocols and federal/state regulations.
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, etc.) and comply with all company safety requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency response drills.
• Safety-sensitive role: a commitment to working safely and abiding by all safety requirements is essential.

• Provide direct support during planned maintenance turnarounds, including routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Interact with and enter data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for equipment data management.
• Assist with preparing equipment for repair and support troubleshooting in coordination with maintenance activities.
• Operate a tow-motor as required.

• Maintain clear communication with the control board operator regarding field conditions, alarms, and process changes.
• Support collaboration with engineering and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient workflows.
• Document shift activities and equipment status in logs or electronic systems for shift handover.

• Identify opportunities to improve process safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Share knowledge, ideas, and lessons learned with peers to strengthen team performance.
• Demonstrate adaptability and creativity in solving operational challenges.

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or higher in Process Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• General knowledge of chemical or manufacturing plant operations and maintenance preferred.

• Highly adaptable, innovative, and creative in addressing operational challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize hazards and respond effectively to changing plant conditions.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems preferred.
• Ability to work effectively during 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, and including weekends and holidays.

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Work in both indoor (climate-controlled) and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
• Routinely lift, push, pull, and place up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs with or without assistance.
• Perform tasks requiring full range of motion with both hands/arms (circular, overhead, side-to-side, etc.).
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Required to wear PPE including safety glasses, shoes, hard hats, respirators, and others as designated.

Alterra Energy