Maintenance Operator

Oneok; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a Maintenance Operator to perform maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of terminal equipment, including PCDs, valves, pumps, and meters. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, DOT/PHMSA requirements, and documentation of work performed.

Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, maintaining records, operating forklifts and related equipment, and supporting general facility upkeep in a safety‑minded environment at the terminal.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under stress and changing conditions.
• Understanding of company policies and safety procedures.
• Proficient with basic computer use for time sheets and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of mainline and facility equipment.
• Operate facility equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, skid steers and generators.
• Maintain documentation and records including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Ensure compliance with DOT/PHMSA, EPA, OSHA and related requirements.

Skills

English communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Backhoes

Job description

Job Summary

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

The Maintenance Operator role is responsible for all general maintenance, operational support, repairs, and upkeep at the terminal facility. The level of complexity and responsibility increases with the job grade level.

Applies acquired job skills and has a good knowledge of the job, and company policies/principles. Follows instructions and utilizes standard practices and procedures to develop resolutions to problems of limited to moderate scope. Assignments are semi-routine and require the ability to perform basic problem resolution, but must have the ability to recognize the need for occasional deviation from accepted practices. Generally, follows established procedures on routine work, and seeks input from higher levels to resolve more complex problems/issues. Instructions are provided on new assignments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Operator is responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks including some operational tasks and involves maintaining, installing, and repairing/operating equipment within an assigned area.

Tasks include performing routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of assigned mainline and facility equipment/systems, including but not limited to:

• Pressure Control Devices (PCDs)
• filter changing
• double block and bleed checks
• valve, pump, VRU, and rack maintenance
• meter replacements
• flange torquing and unbolting
• pipe threading
• piping drain-ups and spec installation

Complete and maintain required documentation/records associated with performed maintenance and repair including lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Ensures compliance with company policies and relevant federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., DOT, EPA, DEP, OSHA, and SIP) as they pertain to the operation and maintenance of the facility.

Maintenance Operator performs general facility maintenance and upkeep including painting, general housekeeping, line specs, etc.

Maintenance Operator performs routine preventive maintenance and follows all safety requirements to prevent product contamination, spills, and avoid product loss.

Materials receiving – takes receipt of all materials received at the terminal, verifies order, notifies the person who placed the order of arrival, and disseminates materials as directed.

Equipment operation – Maintenance Operator will be required to operate facility equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, skid steer, trucks, vacuum truck, air compressors, and generators.

Warehouse inventory – Organize and maintain warehouse supplies, ensure sensitive materials are properly secured, maintain special supplies and equipment as needed, including spill cleanup supplies and equipment.

Terminal fuels – gauges terminal gasoline and diesel tanks, balances fuel usage daily and checks tank inventory compared to fuel logbook. Orders fuels from selected and approved vendors.

Monitor Contractor performance and work closely with Contractors to ensure work is complete according to specification.

This job is a safety-sensitive job subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations.

Perform other duties as required by supervisor. 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

H.S. Diploma or GED

Work Experience

1 - 2 years related work experience 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 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 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

Licenses and Certifications

None required

Strength Factor Rating – Physical Demands/Requirements

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