Damage Prevention Operator

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a field-based coordinator to drive the Damage Prevention Program in the Odessa, TX area. You will support One Call/Line Locating and Aerial Patrol activities, participate in an on-call rotation, and provide emergency response support within Incident Command structures.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with Real Estate and field teams to ensure timely ticket closure and compliance with SIP and OQ requirements.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required.
• Two-year college degree preferred.
• Experience in damage prevention or pipeline utilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute field-based damage prevention activities.
• Respond to after-hours calls during on-call rotation and support incident command.
• Maintain documentation, licenses, inspections, and vehicle records.
• Liaise with Real Estate and field teams to resolve access and right-of-way issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Public education

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for coordinating and executing the field based pipeline Damage Prevention Program. Perform in the One Call/Line Locating and Aerial Patrol Programs. Respond to calls as expected during scheduled on-call rotation. Provide area Emergency Response support in applicable Incident Command structures. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, dayshift, with some overtime and call-out.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform Damage Prevention and Public Education activities as prescribed in System Integrity Plan (SIP) Elements: Safely and effectively perform damage prevention and public education tasks and procedures, while professionally and positively representing the Company to the community and other stakeholder groups. Ensure One Calls, line locates, and Aerial Patrol activities are performed and/or completed in specified timeframes. Proactively work with One Call group to improve performance measures in mapping, county notes, and field cleared tickets. Respond to after-hour calls as expected during scheduled on-call rotation. Address basic real estate/right of way issues and encroachments by proactively working with Company Real Estate representatives and Tulsa subject matter experts. Research, and stay current in, industry Damage Prevention and Common Ground Alliance best practices and regularly report findings for incorporation into Company standards and procedures for process improvement. Be knowledgeable of state one call laws. Participate in developing and describing steps required to safely complete an effective Job Plan. Compliance - records - documentation - audits: Assist in maintaining inspections, licensing and maintenance of vehicles and equipment in the Vehicle and Driver training programs. Maintain all documentation, permits, and other work records in an organized manner for the required retention time. Participate on the facility emergency response team, providing support in applicable Incident Command structures. Comply with company policies and procedures, including System Integrity Plan (SIP) and OQ requirements and implement them into location work practices. Attend and actively participate in safety training meetings. Assist Operations with general maintenance duties, including line pigging, as directed by the supervisor.

Education

H.S. Diploma required A college degree or two year degree from an accredited vocational/technical school preferred

Work Experience

At least three years related work experience preferred A working knowledge of refined and crude product characteristics Experience in pipeline construction preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 (conditions as noted above)
• 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: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment

Licenses and Certifications

DOT Operator Qualified in applicable tasks required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving around (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Travel

Travel Travel within the Permian Basin including Midland and Odessa. Some overnight travel (25%) required Driving Based on assigned tasks, employee will be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable valid driver’s license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law. The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK. 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. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

Expected Salary Range $68,000.00 - $102,000.00

About ONEOK

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.