Operator USW

ONEOK•Bettendorf, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator USW maintains pipelines and supporting operational and monitoring equipment in compliance with regulations, company work practices, and safety standards. The role supports equipment reliability and accurate measurement and quality of products transported through the system, while developing positive working relationships with carriers. The position is based in Bettendorf, Iowa, and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; union bidding procedures apply before external candidates are considered. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with some overtime and on-call responsibilities. Duties may include Department of Transportation-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. Travel to other locations may be required. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring an applicable driver's license.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of experience in a related field preferred.
Maintain regular attendance.
Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with coworkers, supervisors, and internal and external customers.
Work in stressful conditions and adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
Use a Windows-based personal computer to complete timesheets, send and receive email, and access information on the company intranet.
Work on both a scheduled and call-out basis as needed.
Work at the assigned job site.
Meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions and follow safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Petroleum Technology or a related field preferred.
Three years of experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor product movements into and out of the terminal or station through the loading rack, unloading skid, or main line.
Perform mainline operations and transfer product to storage vessels.
Make valve lineups and operate refined product pumps.
Collect product samples and run analyses using in-house laboratory equipment.
Measure physical stock, meters, and additive variances at the location.
Enter information into computer programs and perform daily facility inspections.
Assist drivers and customers and perform truck rack operations duties.
Assist technicians with maintenance and perform general maintenance as directed by the supervisor.
Participate on the facility emergency response team.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including the System Integrity Plan (SIP) and Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements, and apply them to location work practices.
Attend and actively participate in safety training meetings.
Perform other tasks as assigned.