Plant Operator Intern

ONEOK • Watford City, ND

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Plant Operations Intern at ONEOK, Inc., you will gain hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of our natural gas gathering and processing facilities. This internship is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and skills in plant operations, safety protocols, and environmental stewardship. Internships typically begin towards the end of May and run through the first or second week of August. Exact dates will be agreed upon between you and the hiring manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma required and must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in a relevant technical or mechanical program preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of plant operations and maintenance principles is a plus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• The candidate should be currently pursuing a certificate or degree relevant to the internship field.
• None required.
• Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable.
• Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods.
• Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions.
• Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• None required.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in a relevant technical or mechanical program preferred.
• Basic understanding of plant operations and maintenance principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn about and assist with the daily operation and monitoring of plant equipment and systems.
• Support routine maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Participate in safety and environmental compliance initiatives, adhering to ONEOK’s commitment to a zero-incident culture.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to enhance plant efficiency and sustainability.
• Assist in a wide range of responsibilities inclusive of job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning about various operational, technical, and/or business-related compliance, regulatory, and/or technical components.
• Assist with development of presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and/or other administrative responsibilities.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED