Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a Pipeline Operator to support safe, reliable operation and maintenance of natural gas and liquids pipeline systems and facilities. The role involves field operations such as startup/shutdowns, pigging, leak surveys, and line locating, with emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship.

The position requires adaptability, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with internal teams and contractors to ensure compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on field tasks.
• Ability to follow safety, regulatory, and environmental protocols.
• Experience with routine field maintenance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, reliable operation and maintenance of pipeline systems.
• Assist with startup/shutdowns, pigging, leak surveys, and line locating.
• Maintain regulatory records and logs; assist with reports.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on field work

Safety awareness

Environmental stewardship

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

The Pipeline Operator is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of natural gas and liquids pipeline systems and related facilities. This role assists with and performs a variety of field operations activities, including pipeline startup and shutdowns, pigging operations, liquid collection, leak surveys, line locating, cathodic protection monitoring, tank gauging, and routine maintenance of compressor stations, pumping facilities, dehydration units, measurement sites, and associated infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance, assisting with mechanical maintenance activities, maintaining operational and regulatory records, supporting emergency response efforts, and working closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant operations. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys hands‑on field work, and is committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence within the energy industry.

Job Profile Summary

Assist with or perform activities related to gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or perform operations and maintenance activities on systems including compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment which may include, but is not limited to: Startup and shutdown
• Pigging
• Collecting liquids
• Changing charts
• Gauging tanks
• Locating and marking lines
• Monitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings
• Leakage survey/patrolling pipelines
• Blowing drips
• Dispatching line locates
• Construction watch
• Monitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Assist in calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including, but not limited to: Gas/liquid flow and quality
• Maintenance and/or repair logs
• Samples (gas/liquids)
• Pipeline/corrosion activities
• Appropriate regulatory requirements
• Construction inspection
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
• React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others

Education

None Required.

Work Experience

Experience, training and/or knowledge of: Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations Characteristics of natural gas and liquids Pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids Construction methods

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: cathodic protection/corrosion control activities Ability to: establish, prioritize assignments and complete assignments in a timely manner with supervision Ability to: interact, negotiate, communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions Ability to: use tools and equipment including computers and related software Ability to: apply basic arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

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 (Constantly) 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 (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% in assigned geographic region(s) required

Driving

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

Equal Opportunity 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.

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.