Plant Operator (Maysville, Lindsay, Pauls Valley, OK)

ONEOK•Maysville, OK

6d•$63,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Plant Operator supports the safe, reliable, and efficient processing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. The role operates and maintains processing plant equipment to help meet production targets, maintain operational reliability, and uphold safety standards. Equipment includes compressors, engines, turbines, pumps, cooling equipment, treating systems, and DCS/control board systems. The operator monitors process conditions, performs equipment startup and shutdown, prepares equipment for maintenance, supports troubleshooting and repairs, and helps train less experienced operators. The role also contributes to safety and environmental compliance and maintains operational records and logs. The position follows a 7-days-on / 7-days-off schedule and may involve DOT-covered operations, maintenance, or emergency-response functions on a pipeline. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. Work includes inside and outside environments, with frequent exposure to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, electrical-shock 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 requiring the applicable driver's license. This is heavy work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. The job requires frequent standing and walking, constant reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, tasting/smelling, and vision-related demands, among other physical activities. ONEOK describes itself as a Fortune 500 company and leading midstream service provider with more than 100 years in business. It emphasizes safety, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and employee focus. The expected salary range is $63,000–$95,000.

Requirements

No education is required.
No work experience is required.
Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
Knowledge of computers and ability to access or 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 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.
Must be alert and able to respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.
Heavy-work physical demands, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Travel to company locations and/or for training may be required.
Depending on assigned tasks, an applicable driver's license may be required for a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assist with or operate processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
Operate loading and unloading racks, as specified by the position.
Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
Start, stop, and operate equipment.
Assist with preparing 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 maintain time sheets, work logs, safety and environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive company vehicles and ensure their maintenance is complete.
Perform DOT-covered operations, maintenance, or emergency-response functions on a pipeline when duties require.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.
Support troubleshooting and repairs and help train less experienced operators.