Plant Operator

ONEOK•Keene, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At ONEOK, Plant Operators play a critical role in the safe, reliable operation of our oil and gas liquids processing facilities. In this position, you’ll be responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining a wide range of plant equipment—including compressors, pumps, turbines, engines, motors, and treating systems—while ensuring operations meet ONEOK’s high standards for safety, environmental stewardship, and performance. You’ll support day‑to‑day plant operations, prepare equipment for maintenance through permitting and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, assist with repairs, and respond quickly to abnormal or hazardous conditions. This role is well suited for hands‑on operators who enjoy working in dynamic environments, troubleshooting equipment, and partnering closely with maintenance and operations teams. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, comfort working safely around high‑pressure systems and rotating equipment, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. As a Plant Operator at ONEOK, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, accountability, and operational excellence while offering long‑term career growth in the energy industry. ONEOK provides a geographical allowance of $1,500 a month (pre-tax) for this position in addition to the base salary.

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. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing 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 apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
Ability to interact and communicate effectively
Ability to communicate and/or exchange information and instructions
Applicable certifications required

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: Compressors, Motors, Engines, Cooling equipment, Auxiliary units, Pumps, Turbines, Treating systems
Monitor and control equipment operating conditions
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 equipment
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.
Employee must 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.