Operator

ONEOK•Scott City, KS

7d•$62,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking an Operator in Scott City, Kansas. The role maintains pipelines and supporting operational and monitoring equipment in compliance with regulations, company work practices, and safety standards. It supports equipment reliability and accurate measurement and quality of products transported through the system, while developing positive working relationships with carriers. The position monitors product movements into and out of a terminal or station, performs operational and measurement activities, enters information into computer programs, and completes facility inspections. It also includes assisting drivers and customers, supporting truck rack operations, helping with maintenance, and participating on the facility emergency response team. The Operator follows company policies and procedures, including System Integrity Plan and Operator Qualification requirements, and participates in safety training. Duties may include Department of Transportation-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions, where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. Additional damage prevention and integrity responsibilities may include coordinating damage prevention and public education activities; ensuring One Calls, line locates, and aerial patrols are completed within required timeframes; working with the One Call group to improve performance; responding to calls during scheduled on-call rotations; addressing basic real estate and right-of-way issues; researching damage prevention best practices; coordinating integrity plan activities and contract resources; providing and verifying information for integrity plans; assisting with job planning and gate valve inspections; and contributing to damage prevention plans and related records, documentation, and audits. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with some overtime and on-call work. Travel to other locations may be required. Work takes place in inside and outside environmental conditions, including climate-controlled areas and outdoor conditions. The role involves frequent exposure to weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud noises, unprotected heights, repetitive motion, and computer monitors. The position has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. The expected salary range is $62,000 to $92,000, with final grade and wage commensurate with background, skill, and experience. ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with coworkers, supervisors, and internal and external customers.
Ability to work in stressful conditions and adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
Ability to use a personal computer with Windows to complete timesheets, send and receive email, and access company intranet information.
Ability to work on a scheduled and call-out basis as needed.
Ability to work at the assigned job site.
Ability to 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.
Ability to travel to other locations when required.
A company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks, requiring the applicable driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Associate 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 terminals or stations, including mainline operations and product transfers to storage vessels.
Make valve lineups; operate refined product pumps; collect product samples and analyze them using in-house laboratory equipment; and measure physical stock, meters, and additive variances.
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 System Integrity Plan and Operator Qualification requirements, and implement them in location work practices.
Attend and actively participate in safety training meetings.
Coordinate and perform damage prevention and public education activities under System Integrity Plan elements, representing the company professionally to the community and stakeholders.
Ensure One Calls, line locates, and aerial patrol activities are completed within specified timeframes.
Work with the One Call group to improve mapping, county notes, and field-cleared ticket performance measures.
Respond to after-hours calls during scheduled on-call rotations.
Address basic real estate and right-of-way issues and encroachments in coordination with company real estate representatives and subject matter experts.
Research industry damage prevention and Common Ground Alliance best practices, report findings, and support process improvements to company standards and procedures.
Execute integrity plans by coordinating work activities, overseeing inspection and contract resources, and coordinating contract maintenance crews.
Provide surveys and information for integrity plans, contribute local knowledge, and assist in developing area integrity plans by gathering and verifying data.
Participate in developing steps for safe and effective job plans.
Participate in coordinating and executing the Six Month Gate Valve Inspection Program.
Contribute local knowledge and experience to damage prevention plans and compliance records, documentation, and audits.
Perform other tasks as assigned.