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

ONEOK•Maysville, OK

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, monitors process conditions, performs equipment startup and shutdown activities, prepares equipment for maintenance, assists with troubleshooting and repairs, and helps maintain production targets, operational reliability, and safety standards. The operator also identifies and reports safety and environmental concerns and maintains operating records and logs. The position follows a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule and may include Department of Transportation-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions. Duties require alertness and immediate response to dangerous or hazardous conditions.

Requirements

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 timesheets.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and exchange information and instructions.
Ability to access and perform basic computer functions using company software applications.
Ability to respond immediately to hazardous conditions and follow safety precautions.
Heavy-work physical capacity: exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
An applicable driver's license may be required if assigned 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 when 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 timesheets, work logs, safety and environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
Perform applicable DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions as assigned.
Travel to company locations and/or for training.