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Lead Plant Operator

Energy Transfer LP
401(k), profit sharing
United States, Texas, Stanton
Jun 23, 2025
Are you interested in joining our team? Chat with our digital assistant to learn more about our company and apply right from your mobile device! Text ETP to 25000 to get started or apply through this web posting if you prefer. Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other! Summary: The Lead Operator is responsible for maintaining overall operations of the facility while following corporate policies and insuring that safe work and environmental procedures are followed. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Oversees day-to-day plant operations to meet required production rates and monitors operating data to minimize problems and downtime. Ensures that established regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained. Oversees all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the plant. Assists plant operations in performing their job duties in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current. Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements. Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operation. Ensures operating parameters are within the limits of the design of the equipment. Conduct regular safety meetings, help coordinate safety and environmental training and manage required periodic safety & environmental inspections. Ability to function as PSM lead Go to person if supervisor is not available Required Education: High school diploma or GED Required Skills: 4+ years of related experience Other Requirements: Previous supervisory experience preferred Must have working knowledge of Caterpillar natural gas engines, Ariel compressor packages and Frick Propane compression Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product NGL/Liquid Amine treating Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration Must be familiar with Steers flare reporting system Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS and SCADA Excellent analytical skills Strong team and customer focus orientation Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Work may involve walking over uneven terrain, bending, moving from ground level to higher levels, working around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment. Candidate will be subject to DOT drug & alcohol testing requirements Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally Driving, walking, and standing frequently Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment Occasional overnight travel may be required