Plant Operator (Midland, Garden City, Big Spring, TX)

ONEOK • Garden City, TX

4d • $70,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Plant Operator operates and maintains processing plant equipment and supports plant operations, including some maintenance work. Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to the Midland, Texas area. The role may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency-response functions. Employees must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could cause serious injury or property damage.

The position involves monitoring and controlling equipment conditions; preparing equipment for maintenance; assisting with equipment repairs; reporting safety and environmental concerns; maintaining operational and maintenance records; and maintaining company vehicles. 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.

The work takes place in both indoor and outdoor conditions, including climate-controlled areas and exposure to weather, moisture, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud noises, unprotected heights, repetitive motion, and computer monitors. The position is classified as heavy work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

ONEOK describes itself as a Fortune 500 company and leading midstream service provider, with more than 100 years in business and an emphasis on safety, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and employee focus. The expected salary range is $70,000–$106,000. The company highlights comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus additional company contributions through profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual employee bonuses, and at least three weeks of paid time off recognizing industry experience.

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 and demonstrated ability to access and perform basic computer functions using 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 perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to maintain and prepare safety and environmental reports, work logs, maintenance and repair logs, and time sheets.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and exchange information and instructions.
• Applicable certifications required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Midland, Texas area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating and maintaining plant equipment such as compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, pumps, treating systems, DCS/control boards, and turbines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
• Start, stop, and operate equipment.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance, including permitting, lockout/tagout, and decommissioning.
• 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.
• Perform DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency-response functions when applicable.
• Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.
• Travel to company locations and/or for training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• 6% 401(k) match
• Additional company contributions through profit sharing
• $100,000 in life insurance
• Annual bonuses for all employees
• At least three weeks of paid time off, with time off recognizing industry experience

What This Job Offers

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