Operator USW

ONEOK, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking an Operator USW in Rosemount/Apple Valley, MN. The role involves maintaining pipeline operations, monitoring movement, and ensuring safety standards within a unionized environment. The position requires rotating 12-hour shifts and compliance with DOT-related duties.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and about three years of related experience, with strong English communication and the ability to work under pressure and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance required.
• Strong spoken and written English communication with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proficient with Windows OS for time sheets and email.
• Willing to work on a scheduled and call-out basis.
• Must work at the assigned job site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product movements in to and out of terminal/station including mainline operations and transfers.
• Assist drivers, customers, and rack operations duties.
• Assist technicians with maintenance and general tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in facility emergency response team.
• Follow SIP, OQ, safety training, and company policies.

Skills

Regular attendance

English communication

Work in stressful conditions

Adaptability

Windows proficiency

Scheduled/call-out work

On-site work

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

Operator USW in Rosemount/Apple Valley, MN

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and the union bidding process applies. Union posting guidelines outlined in the current collective bargaining agreement will be applied prior to considering external candidates.

Position requires rotating 12-hour shifts.

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 loading rack, unloading skid, or main line, including: mainline operations, transferring product to storage vessels; making valve lineups, operating refined product 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, perform truck rack operations duties.
• 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 System Integrity Plan (SIP) 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, or 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

Work Experience

Three years experience in a related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: to have regular attendance
• Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with co-workers, supervisors, internal and external customers
• Ability to: work in stressful conditions;
• Ability to: adapt and respond in changing circumstances
• Ability to: 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;
• Ability to: to work on both a scheduled and call-out basis, as needed
• Ability to: 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 primari