Operator

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking an Operator at our Cushing, Oklahoma location. The position operates on a 7 on / 7 off rotating schedule between days and nights, focusing on maintaining pipeline systems and related equipment for reliability and safety.

The role emphasizes accurate measurement and quality control of product transport, plus strong carrier relations. Responsibilities include monitoring movements, data entry, assisting drivers and customers, and supporting maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Petroleum Tech or related field preferred.
• Three years' experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product movements in/out of terminal or station via unloading skid or main line.
• Input information into computer programs and perform daily facility inspections.
• Assist drivers and customers and maintenance staff as directed.
• Participate on the facility emergency response team and follow OMS & OQ requirements.
• Attend safety trainings and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Regular attendance

English communication

Stress tolerance

Adaptability

Windows OS

Scheduled & call-out

On-site work

Education

H.S. Diploma

Petroleum Tech 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

ONEOK is seeking an Operator at our Cushing, Oklahoma location. The schedule for this position is 7 on / 7 off rotating between days and nights.

Job Profile Summary: Maintain the pipeline and its supporting operational and monitoring equipment in compliance with regulations, company work practices, and safety standards. Ensure the reliability of equipment, and accurate measurement and quality of product transported through the system. Develop a positive working relationship with carriers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitor all product movements in to and out of the terminal and/or station via unloading skid, or main line, including: mainline operations, transferring product to storage vessels; making valve lineups, operating pumps; performing product sampling, running samples for analysis on in house lab equipment; measurement of location physical stock, meters, and additive variances.
• Input information into computer programs and perform daily facility inspections.
• Assist drivers and customers.
• Assist technicians with maintenance duties and perform general maintenance duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Participate on the facility emergency response team.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including the safety management system (OMS) and OQ requirements and implement them into location work practices.
• Attend and actively participate in safety training meetings.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and working conditions.

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 equivalent required. Associate's Degree in Petroleum Tech or related field preferred.

Work Experience

Three years' experience in a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• to have regular attendance
• communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with co-workers, supervisors, internal and external customers
• work in stressful conditions
• adapt and respond in changing circumstances
• use a personal computer with the Windows(R) operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive email, and access information posted on the Company's intranet
• to work on both a scheduled and call-out basis, as needed
• work at the assigned job site

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium 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 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: (Constantly)
• 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 (Frequently) Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently) Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently) Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently) Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently) Moving mechanical parts (Frequently) Potential electric shock (Frequently) Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently) High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently) Unprotected heights (Frequently) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

Travel to other locations up to 30% within assigned geographic region(s) required.

Driving / Vehicle

Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodation Contact

To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $92,000.00

Company Overview

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.