Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK, Inc.•Watford City, ND

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About The Position

ONEOK provides a geographical allowance of $1,500 a month (pre-tax) for this position in addition to the base salary.Job Profile Summary Assist with or perform activities related to gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations.

Requirements

Experience, training and/or knowledge of:
Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations
Characteristics of natural gas and liquids
Pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids
Construction methods
Knowledge of: cathodic protection/corrosion control activities
Ability to: establish, prioritize assignments and complete assignments in a timely manner with supervision
Ability to: interact, negotiate, communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Ability to: use tools and equipment including computers and related software
Ability to: apply basic arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Responsibilities

Assist with and/or perform operations and maintenance activities on systems including compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment which may include, but is not limited to: Startup and shutdown
Pigging
Collecting liquids
Changing charts
Gauging tanks
Locating and marking lines
Monitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings
Leakage survey/patrolling pipelines
Blowing drips
Dispatching line locates
Construction watch
Monitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
Assist in calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including, but not limited to: Gas/liquid flow and quality
Maintenance and/or repair logs
Samples (gas/liquids)
Pipeline/corrosion activities
Appropriate regulatory requirements
Construction inspection
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.