Plant Operator - Associate

ONEOK•Killdeer, ND

1d•$63,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking a Plant Operator - Associate who will assist with the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities at the Bear Creek Plant in Killdeer, North Dakota. This role will support day-to-day plant operations by monitoring and controlling processing equipment, starting and stopping equipment, assisting with maintenance preparation, supporting repairs, and maintaining accurate operational, safety, environmental, and maintenance records. The Plant Operator - Associate will work closely with plant operations, maintenance, and other field team members to help operate equipment such as compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems. This position requires strong safety awareness, the ability to communicate effectively, basic computer skills, and the ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, gauges, procedures, and operational manuals. Candidates should be comfortable working around flammable gases, liquids, high-pressure systems, moving equipment, loud noise, outdoor weather conditions, and other industrial plant environments. This is an on-site role based at the Bear Creek Plant in Killdeer, ND. The work schedule includes rotating shifts: one week of nights, one week off, one week of days, five days off, four 10-hour day shifts, and four days off. Candidates located within approximately one hour of the site are preferred, and the Dickinson, ND area may be a practical commuting option. Travel to company locations and/or for training may be required, and assigned tasks may include use of a company vehicle requiring the appropriate driver’s license. This position offers a $1,500 monthly geographic allowance, 7% annual short-term incentive, and 6% profit sharing.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, gauges, procedures, and operational manuals.
Comfortable working around flammable gases, liquids, high-pressure systems, moving equipment, loud noise, outdoor weather conditions, and other industrial plant environments.
Knowledge of: compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
Knowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications.
Knowledge of: gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
Knowledge of: applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures.
Knowledge of: safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Ability to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to: read/understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals.
Ability to: maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets.
Ability to: interact and communicate effectively.
Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions.
Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently).
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently).
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally).
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally).
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally).
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally).
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally).
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally).
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally).
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally).
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally).
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally).
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly).
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly).
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly).
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly).
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently).
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently).
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly).
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly).
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly).
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly).

Nice To Haves

Candidates located within approximately one hour of the site are preferred.
Dickinson, ND area may be a practical commuting option.

Responsibilities

Assist with or perform activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.
Assist with or operate processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: Compressors, Motors, Engines, Cooling equipment, Auxiliary units, Pumps, Turbines, Treating systems.
Operate loading/unloading rack (as specified by position).
Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
Start, stop, and operate equipment.
Assist with equipment preparation for maintenance activities including, but not limited to: Permitting, Lock out tag out, Decommissioning.
Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment.
Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns.
Compile and/or maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
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.