Terminal Operator Specialist

ONEOK • Galena Park, TX

5d • $82,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years in business, operating as a leading midstream service provider. This role is considered a skilled specialist within their area of expertise, applying extensive knowledge to complete duties and tasks with minimal direct supervision. The Terminal Operator Specialist is expected to have a thorough understanding of their work's implications and may offer recommendations or solutions to issues, potentially serving as an informal leader to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma required
• At least 5 years related work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
• Ability to work in stressful and changing environmental conditions
• Ability to work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
• Ability to follow instructions or standard procedures
• Ability to compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives
• Ability to organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives
• Ability to deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment
• Valid Driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Logistics for daily over/short analysis.
• Liaise with Measurement for meter ticketing and proving.
• Conduct project walkouts with E&C and Ops Engineering and coordinate P&ID redline changes for projects.
• Assist Operations with trending HMIs and development of PI Vision.
• Assist Operations with optimization projects (radars, vapor automation, dock line testing, etc.).
• Provide hands-on support to Maintenance Operators and Operations Department during outages, projects, and periods of increased workload.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance for facility assets to include state inspections, oil changes, and tire replacements.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly Hexagon tasks for operations.
• Conduct daily utility checks (air compressors, nitrogen, MVRU gases).
• Maintain warehouse inventory and order supplies through Ariba for Operations, Technicians, and Maintenance, ensuring materials are stocked to prevent delays and support uninterrupted workflow.
• Routinely manage orders through Ariba between $25-50k per month.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers for large incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Manage annual blanket PO’s ~$200k for vendors/contractors to keep the facility supported with materials and services.
• Manage terminal’s fuel supply with third-party vendors.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to assist with maintaining critical spare inventory.
• Assist Planning/Conduct mechanical LOTO.
• Conduct contractor inspections to enforce a zero-incident culture.
• Issue ATWs to support contractors, technicians, and operations.
• Support terminal as EPOC.
• Lead terminal’s monthly facility walkout program to identify great catches, near misses, corrective work orders, and optimization opportunities.
• Conduct PSSR’s and Tank Return to Service activities.
• Assist with managing Hexagon asset data and organization to ensure accurate tracking of equipment, materials, and work history for long-term strategic planning and asset management.
• Assist Operations in executing facility labeling.
• Assist terminal with company, customer, and regulatory audit preparation.
• Conduct site orientation and PSM training as required for third-party contractors, inspectors, and tankermen.
• Conduct initial operator training upon hire, refresher training for operations, training for operator qualifications, and track status of Operator and Maintenance Operator OQ’s.
• Coordinate / Evaluator OQ testing for Operations Department.
• Lead annual SSP reviews, make updates, and conduct implementation training with Operations Department.
• Assist with developing OEM material and assist leading monthly OEM’s.

Benefits

• ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED