Operator II - Salt Plains

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

• Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow, perform regular equipment checks to ensure all equipment is operating as it should.
• Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, dehy equipment to compress natural gas.
• Operate natural gas equipment. Start up and shut down equipment.
• Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, flow rates, levels, and volumes.
• Adjust temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or transfer of gas to maintain processes at required levels or to correct problems.
• Review log sheets to optimize efficiency and detect malfunctions and abnormal operating conditions.
• Requires work on all shifts as sole person responsible for entire operation
• Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flows
• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to SCADA system alarms, DCS system and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate responding personnel
• Coordinate and monitor operation of the company's gas storage facility
• Responsible for the safe operation of a company vehicle during the course of performing required work duties

• Strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written ability

• None

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is an advantage but not required.

• 5 plus years' experience of gas storage, gathering/pipeline or processing operations experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, gas pressure regulators, gas flow measurement and related gas industry terminology
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Be compliant with all OSHA, DOT, FERC regulations, state, and federal regulations
• Abide by all industry and plant safety policies.
• Ability to pass random drug testing
• Must complete and pass a physical
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive safely

• Work Environment - Work is performed in an office/ plant environment outdoors and in all weather conditions
• After required 3 - 6 month training, year-round rotating work schedule including,weekends, holidays and being on-call. Works primarily 8 hour days.
• Occasional over-time and call outs.

* We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.