Full-Time

Plant Operator

Gas Processing

Posted on 10/1/2025

Deadline 10/14/25
Hilcorp

Hilcorp

1,001-5,000 employees

Private oil and natural gas producer

No salary listed

Buffalo, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Process Engineering
Requirements
  • Five (5) years minimum gas processing plant experience, or certified as a gas plant operator.
  • Ability to work 7 & 7 schedule, taking callouts as needed.
  • Ability to accurately troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
  • Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
  • Ability to accurately perform tasks.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.
  • Good working knowledge of process equipment including Inlet separators, dehydration system, cryogenic system and turbines.
  • Able to do light maintenance work; change process filters, grease and oil equipment, replace fan belts, operate manual valves and general equipment upkeep as needed.
  • Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
  • Records gas volumes and process analyzer readings, and makes necessary changes.
  • Gauges and records daily tank inventory.
  • Monitors and maintains process readings on daily log sheets (inside and outside readings of entire plant).
  • Able to work alone; acknowledging, responding to, and initiate corrections/action to process alarms.
  • Monitors and maintains all control loops in the plant. Monitors and maintains truck loading area.
  • Drain or recover fluids from containments to prevent spills.
  • Monitors and maintains security of plant entrances by checking the identification and recording names of visitors.
  • Conducts and/or coordinates ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the plant.
  • Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
  • Reads automatic gauges, as specified intervals, to determine flow rate of gas.
  • Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
  • Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
  • Supports company vision and mission.
  • Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred: Experience with H2S gas treating

Hilcorp is a large private oil and natural gas company in the United States. It buys, develops, and operates oil and gas assets to keep production high and profits steady, mainly in U.S. markets that serve industrial, commercial, and residential customers. How does its product work? Hilcorp extracts hydrocarbons from prolific fields and sells the oil and gas it produces to various buyers; its processes focus on improving efficiency and optimizing output from existing assets. How is Hilcorp different from competitors? It is privately held, emphasizes acquiring and optimizing legacy wells, and is known for its award-winning workplace culture, competitive pay, and a strong focus on corporate social responsibility through its Giving Program, which has donated over $15.5 million to nonprofits across the United States. What is its goal? To maximize production and profitability from oil and gas assets while maintaining responsible practices and community support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Secured $1 billion Permian assets from ExxonMobil boosting production capacity.
  • Holds 75,000 acres and 14,000 BOE/day in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  • Employs 3,400 staff recognized as Great Place to Work for innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Alaska regulators fine Hilcorp for hazardous waste and training violations.
  • Lawmakers demand federal probe into Hilcorp's natural gas shortage.
  • Eni assets face rapid depletion and high decommissioning costs bankrupting operations.

What makes Hilcorp unique

  • Hilcorp revitalizes late-life oil and gas fields using expertise and technology.
  • Operates across nine U.S. states for geographic production diversification.
  • Acquired Nikaitchuq and Oooguruk fields from Eni for $1 billion in Alaska.

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