Plant Operator - Intermediate

ONEOK • Mentone, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of natural gas and liquids processing facilities while supporting reliable plant performance and production goals. This role operates and maintains critical equipment including compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, cooling systems, treating units, and other process equipment, while monitoring operating conditions and responding to changing plant needs. Responsibilities include starting and stopping equipment, preparing systems for maintenance through permitting and lockout/tagout procedures, assisting with mechanical repairs and troubleshooting, maintaining operational and safety records, and supporting environmental and regulatory compliance efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, an understanding of gas and liquids processing operations, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence in a hands-on industrial environment.

Requirements

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
• 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: 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
• Applicable certifications required

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: Compressors, Motors, Engines, Cooling equipment, Auxiliary units, Pumps, Turbines, Treating systems
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions
• Start, stop, and operate equipment
• Prepare equipment 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.

Benefits

• ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed