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

ONEOK•Garden City, TX

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking a Plant Operator based in or willing to relocate to the Midland, Texas area. The role performs plant operations and some maintenance, operating and maintaining processing plant equipment and monitoring equipment conditions. The position may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions. Employees must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could cause serious injury or property damage. Travel to company locations and/or for training may be required. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring an applicable driver's license. The role requires heavy physical work and takes place in inside and outside environments. Conditions may include outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud noises, unprotected heights, and frequent repetitive motion. ONEOK describes itself as a Fortune 500 company and a leading midstream service provider with more than 100 years in business, emphasizing safety, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and an employee-focused workplace. The company offers a competitive total rewards package, including health benefits, retirement contributions, life insurance, annual bonuses, and paid time off.

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 equipment repairs.
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 to communicate or exchange information and instructions.
Applicable certifications are required.
Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing and walking; constant reaching, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, and sensory and vision demands.
Ability to work in the described indoor and outdoor conditions and respond safely to hazardous situations.

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 maintain time sheets, work logs, safety and environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive company vehicles and ensure their maintenance is complete, as assigned.
Perform applicable DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions, as assigned.
Remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.