Plant Operator - Senior
About The Position
ONEOK, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas liquids processing facilities. In this advanced-level role, you will work with minimal supervision to operate and monitor critical plant equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance across all systems. At ONEOK, safety is our top priority. This role requires a strong commitment to safe operating practices, the ability to respond quickly to changing conditions, and a proactive approach to maintaining the integrity of our facilities. You’ll also be responsible for documenting operations, maintaining records, and supporting field and plant maintenance efforts. If you’re looking for an opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a company known for operational excellence, safety, and career growth, we encourage you to apply and be part of powering the future of energy with ONEOK.
Requirements
- Experience with and thorough knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
- Experience and training pertaining to: Gas and liquid processing fundamentals, Applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures, Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
- Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
- Experience maintaining and preparing information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
- Experience interacting and communicating effectively
- Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on compressor engines, process facilities and related equipment
- Ability to apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Knowledge of computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications
- Ability to communicate and/or exchange information and instructions
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: Compressors, Motors, Engines, Cooling equipment, Auxiliary units, Pumps, Turbines, Treating systems, DCS/Control Board
- Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates and reflux rates
- 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 compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls and related equipment
- Provide training to less experience operators
- 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
