Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK•Watford City, ND

4d•$62,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipeline Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of ONEOK’s Natural Gas Gathering and Processing systems by assisting with daily pipeline and facility activities, including equipment operation, routine maintenance, pigging, line locating, leak surveys, and fluid handling. The role helps monitor system performance, collect and record operational data, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements while responding promptly to abnormal or emergency conditions. ONEOK is committed to developing talent and is willing to train the right candidate—someone who is eager to learn, demonstrate mechanical aptitude, and align with our core values of safety, inclusion, service, and excellence. Work involves hands-on tasks across compressor stations, dehydration and measurement facilities, and related infrastructure, requiring the ability to use tools, equipment, and computer systems. This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions, involves heavy physical demands, and requires regular travel within the assigned region. The role is based on-site Monday–Friday with a rotating on-call schedule and offers a monthly geographic allowance of $1,500. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn the fundamentals of pipeline operations. This role provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth within ONEOK.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Eager to learn
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Align with our core values of safety, inclusion, service, and excellence
Safety-focused
Mechanically inclined

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.