I&E Technician - Associate

ONEOK, Inc.; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic allowance

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to support safe, reliable operation of our Williston, ND facilities.

You will install, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and maintain instrumentation, electrical and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA and analyzers, while adhering to safety and environmental standards. The role includes rotating on-call, on-site work, and a geographic allowance to support living in the Williston area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gas processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems.
• Knowledge of governmental rules, regulations and electrical codes.
• Knowledge of safety practices for flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and maintain instrumentation, electrical, automation and control systems including PLCs, SCADA, analyzers and safety systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing on compressors, engines, drivers and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain electrical power circuits, switchgear and power distribution.
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics and update maintenance records.
• Support commissioning activities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Maintenance planning

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

DCS

Analyzers

Telemetry

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

Join ONEOK as an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician and play a vital role in supporting the safe, reliable operation of our natural gas gathering and processing facilities. In this hands‑on position, you’ll install, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain a wide range of instrumentation, electrical, automation, control, and communication systems, including PLCs, SCADA systems, analyzers, control valves, motors, drives, safety systems, and other critical operating equipment. The role supports facility reliability and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining maintenance records, interpreting electrical drawings and schematics, supporting commissioning activities, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. This position also involves providing on‑call support through a rotating schedule and responding to operational needs when required. The position is based on‑site in the Williston, North Dakota area and requires local residency or relocation to the area.

ONEOK is seeking an Associate I&E Technician, but we are open to considering qualified candidates at the Intermediate or Senior level based on experience and qualifications. To support employees living and working in this market, the position includes a $1,500 monthly geographic allowance. The schedule is Monday through Friday with participation in a rotating on‑call schedule.

The ideal candidate is technically curious, safety‑focused, and enjoys solving complex problems while working both independently and as part of a team. Successful team members demonstrate ONEOK's core values by putting Safety First in every task, acting with Integrity when making decisions, demonstrating Inclusion through respectful collaboration, embracing Innovation to improve reliability and efficiency, and pursuing Excellence in the quality of their work. Individuals who take ownership, support their teammates, continuously develop their technical skills, and are committed to operational reliability and safe execution will find long‑term success and growth opportunities at ONEOK.

Job Profile Summary

Perform entry level activities related to the operation and maintenance of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analyzers, measurement, control and automation systems and related equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under supervision and direction, assist with or perform activities related to the installation, operation and maintenance of the following equipment:

• Calorimeters
• Gravitometers/Densitometers
• Chromatographs
• Telemetering systems
• Moisture analyzers
• ESD systems
• Electronic odorization systems
• Flow computers
• PH and conductivity probes
• Instrumentation
• Meter tubes and orifice plates
• Satellite equipment
• Analytical equipment
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and remote terminal units and equipment
• Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or analytical testing on compressors/engines, drivers and auxiliary equipment
• Maintain electrical power circuits, switch gear and power distribution
• Install and maintain security/intrusion systems
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles

• Maintain and/or prepare reports and/or records including but not limited to: Maintenance and repair records
• Safety and environmental reports
• Mechanical drawings
• Electrical schematics and diagrams
• Pressure readings
• Material and supply orders
• Loop sheets

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to 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.

Education

None Required.

Work Experience

Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including but not limited to:

• Manual/power tools
• Electronic testing devices
• Control devices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position
• Knowledge of: instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems
• Knowledge of: gas processing fundamentals
• Knowledge of: governmental rules, regulations and (electrical) codes
• Knowledge of: safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems
• Knowledge of: reliability Based Programs
• Knowledge of: reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges and equipmen