Mechanic - Senior

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic allowance

Profit sharing

Short-term incentive

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a Senior Mechanic in Watford City, North Dakota to perform advanced mechanical work on natural gas compression and related equipment. You will service, troubleshoot, maintain and repair gas engines, pumps, turbines and related systems across multiple sites, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Based on-site in Watford City, ND, candidates should live within an hour of the location. The role offers a four 10-hour day schedule, on-call rotation approx every 11 weeks, day

Qualifications

• Experience in use and function of hand and power tools.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience reading work orders and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment.
• Service, troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment.
• Conduct and interpret performance analyses, including emissions testing.
• Train and direct employees involved in mechanical work.
• Order and secure parts and supplies.
• Drive and ensure maintenance is completed on company vehicles.
• Maintain and interpret reports and service records.
• Respond to dangerous or hazardous conditions with safety in mind.
• Possibly perform DOT-related duties in pipeline operations.

Skills

Advanced mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary

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

JOB SUMMARY ONEOK is seeking a Mechanic - Senior in Watford City, North Dakota, to perform advanced mechanical work on natural gas compression and related equipment supporting compressor, pipeline, gathering, storage, fractionation and/or gas processing operations. This role will focus heavily on servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing and repairing natural gas engines, compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves and other fixed or rotating equipment critical to safe and reliable operations. The Mechanic - Senior will bring advanced hands‑on experience with natural gas engines and compression equipment, along with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret work orders, equipment manuals, drawings, gauges, performance data, inspection reports and maintenance records. This position may also train and direct employees involved in mechanical work, order and secure parts and supplies, maintain service documentation, support emissions or performance analysis, and respond quickly to equipment abnormalities, safety concerns or emergency conditions.

This role is based on‑site in Watford City, ND, and candidates must live within approximately one hour of the reporting location. The expected schedule is four 10‑hour days, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, with on‑call rotation from Wednesday to Wednesday approximately once every 11 weeks. Day travel within the coverage area is required. In addition to ONEOK’s comprehensive rewards package, this position includes a $1,500 monthly geographic allowance, 6% profit sharing and an 8% short‑term incentive opportunity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment at various locations including internal combustion, diesel, natural gas powered engines and electrical drivers.


• Compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, electrical equipment, and well equipment.


• Service, troubleshoot, maintain, install and repair structural, mechanical, electrical and/or well equipment.


• Conduct and interpret performance analyses, including emissions testing.


• Train and direct employees involved in mechanical work.


• Order and/or secure parts and supplies.


• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.


• Maintain, prepare and/or interpret reports and/or records including work logs and service orders, inspection reports, engine/equipment maintenance and repair records, pressure readings, material and supply orders, engine and compressor oil analysis reports.


• 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 hand and power tools and equipment applicable to position.


• Experience and advanced knowledge servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment.


• Experience relative to company and/or governmental operating/safety policies and procedures.


• Advanced experience in troubleshooting equipment abnormalities and failure modes analysis.


• Experience reading and interpreting work and repair orders, drawings, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, warranties, quotations, procedures and equipment manuals.


• Experience preparing, processing, verifying records, safety and environmental reports, diagrams and material and supply orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: ordering and/or securing parts and supplies.


• Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.


• Application of decimals and percentages.


• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions.


• Ability to: work in confined areas.


• Ability to: react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.


• Ability to: operate tools and equipment.


• Ability to: perform precise tuning/timing work.


• Ability to: utilize fine motor skills for making minute adjustments.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)


• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)


• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)


• 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 it moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)


• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)


• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)


• 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 (Constantly)


• 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 (Constantly)


• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)


• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Working Conditions: Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently) Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally) Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally) Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally) Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally) Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally) Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally) Potential electric shock (Occasionally) Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally) High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally) Unprotected heights (Occasionally) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly). Travel: Travel to other locations required. Driving: Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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

$84,000.00 - $126,000.00

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.