Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK•Williston, ND

7d•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, comply with regulatory and safety requirements, and respond promptly to abnormal or emergency conditions. ONEOK is willing to train a candidate who is eager to learn, demonstrates mechanical aptitude, and aligns with its core values of safety, inclusion, service, and excellence. The work involves hands-on tasks at compressor stations, dehydration and measurement facilities, and related infrastructure. It requires using tools, equipment, and computer systems; working indoors and outdoors under varying conditions; meeting heavy physical demands; and traveling regularly within the assigned region. The position is based on-site Monday through Friday, has a rotating on-call schedule, and offers a monthly geographic allowance of $1,500. The role is posted at the Associate level, with consideration also open to Intermediate- or Senior-level candidates, and provides a foundation for career growth at ONEOK.

Requirements

Experience, training, and/or knowledge of company and governmental operating and safety procedures and environmental regulations.
Experience, training, and/or knowledge of natural gas and liquids characteristics.
Experience, training, and/or knowledge of pipeline pigging, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids.
Experience, training, and/or knowledge of construction methods.
Knowledge of cathodic protection and corrosion-control activities.
Ability to establish and prioritize assignments and complete them in a timely manner with supervision.
Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate, and exchange written and verbal information and instructions.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including computers and related software.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to meet the stated heavy-work physical demands, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Regular travel within assigned geographic region(s), up to 30%, is required.
A candidate may be assigned a company vehicle based on assigned tasks; the applicable driver's license is required when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn pipeline operations.
Alignment with ONEOK’s values of safety, inclusion, service, and excellence.

Responsibilities

Assist with or perform operations and maintenance activities at compressor stations, gas storage, dehydration, pumping, and measurement facilities, and on related equipment.
Perform activities that may include startup and shutdown, pigging, collecting liquids, changing charts, gauging tanks, locating and marking lines, monitoring cathodic protection and basic pipe coatings, leak surveys and pipeline patrolling, blowing drips, dispatching line locates, and construction watch.
Monitor usage and replenish or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, and other materials as needed for safe, efficient equipment operation.
Assist with calculations and compile or prepare information and reports on gas and liquid flow and quality, maintenance and repair logs, samples, pipeline and corrosion activities, regulatory requirements, and construction inspections.
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
Respond immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
Remain alert and promptly respond to dangerous or hazardous conditions; duties may include DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions.