Plant Operator

Requisition Number: 24534
UGI Energy Services LLC markets natural gas, electricity, and liquid fuels to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers at approximately 43,000 locations in eleven eastern states and Washington, D.C. UGI Energy Services owns and operates natural gas midstream assets such as liquefied natural gas storage and vaporization, underground storage fields, gathering, intra and interstate pipeline systems, compressor stations and renewable natural gas digesters. These assets support the retail business as well as our electric generation assets, and peaking plants. To learn more about UGI Energy Services, visit: http://www.ugies.com

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

• Paid Vacation time starts with 3 weeks off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical plan, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid parental and volunteer time
• 401(k) matched savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

The Plant Operator will report to the plant supervisor. The plant operator will work with Natural Gas Midstream Plant, pipeline and associated auxiliary equipment scheduling and coordination. The incumbent's primary responsibility involves the monitoring, operation, and maintenance of plant, associated equipment and fluids management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with I&C and M&R techs to ensure their needs are met to maintain their equipment.
• Assists the maintenance department with troubleshooting, scheduling, and general repairs.
• Assist the plant supervisor and Lead as needed.
• Use operational expertise to recommend equipment and process changes to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and safety. Work with the engineering group.
• Organize maintenance activities when maintenance personnel are unavailable.
• Uses operational expertise to recommend equipment and process changes to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Organizes maintenance and plant operation activities.
• Monitor, operate, and maintain the plant, associated equipment, and fluids management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics. Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.
• Above-average knowledge and /or experience in the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Must demonstrate basic personal computer (PC) skills, including use of a handheld computer.
• Above-average ability to understand company policies and procedures.
• Above-average ability and physical stamina when lifting, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling tools and equipment while accomplishing tasks.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 - 2 years of technical training or 2 years of experience in operating natural gas pipeline systems is preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of recent process control and/or maintenance experience.

UGI Energy Services, is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Youngstown
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