Plant Operator - Associate

ONEOK•Bushton, KS

25d

About The Position

Assist with or perform, under supervision, activities related to operating and maintaining oil and gas liquid processing facilities. The role may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. Employees must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, as impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. The position requires heavy physical work and is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, heat and cold, wet or humid conditions, dust, fumes, gases, moving machinery, electrical hazards, vibration, loud noises, and unprotected heights. Travel to company locations and/or for training may be required. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle and need the applicable driver's license.

Requirements

No education required.
No work experience required.
Ability to access and perform basic computer functions using company software applications.
Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor equipment repairs.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals.
Ability to maintain and prepare safety and environmental reports, work logs, maintenance and repair logs, and time sheets.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, including exchanging information and instructions.
Heavy-work capacity: exert 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly.
Applicable driver's license if assigned a company vehicle requiring one.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
Knowledge of computers.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist with or operate processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
Operate a loading/unloading rack when specified by the position.
Monitor and control equipment operating conditions; start, stop, and operate equipment.
Prepare equipment for maintenance, including permitting, lockout/tagout, and decommissioning activities.
Assist mechanics and others with equipment repairs.
Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
Compile and/or maintain time sheets, work logs, safety and environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
When applicable, perform DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.