Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK•Williston, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking a Pipeline Operator – Associate to support safe, reliable operations and maintenance activities for gas and/or liquids pipeline systems in the Williston, North Dakota area. This role will assist with hands-on field activities such as pipeline startup and shutdown, pigging, collecting liquids, locating and marking lines, patrolling and leak surveys, monitoring cathodic protection, maintaining equipment fluids and chemicals, and preparing operational, maintenance, and regulatory information. The Pipeline Operator – Associate will be part of an on-site operations team supporting assets near the Williston Stateline Gathering location, with an expected reporting location at a new station approximately 30 minutes north of Williston. Candidates located in or near the Williston area are preferred, though reporting location flexibility may be considered within the existing team depending on candidate location and business needs. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is safety-minded, dependable, trainable, and eager to learn pipeline operations from the ground up. The team is looking for a strong culture fit who can collaborate well with others, follow procedures, communicate effectively, prioritize assignments, and respond quickly and appropriately to operational or emergency situations. Prior exposure to natural gas or liquids operations, construction methods, pipeline maintenance, or related field work is helpful, but the ability and willingness to learn are especially important for success in this associate-level role. This position is on-site in Williston, North Dakota, and may include travel to other locations within the assigned geographic region. Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 hour days with a rotating on call schedule. This position is typically on call for one week every 4-6 weeks. ONEOK offers a $1,500 monthly geographic allowance for this location, which is taxable as income.

Requirements

None Required.
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
Licenses and Certifications None required

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to natural gas or liquids operations, construction methods, pipeline maintenance, or related field work is helpful, but the ability and willingness to learn are especially important for success in this associate-level role.

Responsibilities

Assist with or perform activities related to gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations.
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.