Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK, Inc.; Watford City (ND); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographical allowance

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a field operations professional to perform maintenance and operations across compressor stations and related facilities. The role involves startup/shutdown, line location, corrosion monitoring, and routine maintenance to ensure safe, reliable service.

Position requires adherence to safety procedures, regulatory compliance, and the ability to handle emergency responses. Travel to multiple locations within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Understanding of natural gas and liquids characteristics
• Experience with pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids
• Knowledge of construction methods

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations and maintenance on compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities and related equipment
• Startup and shutdown, changing charts, locating lines, monitoring corrosion protection and related tasks
• Drive and ensure maintenance on company vehicles
• Respond to emergencies to prevent injury or damage
• Maintain logs for gas/liquid flow, quality and maintenance activities
• Follow DOT covered functions as needed and comply with safety requirements

Skills

Safety procedures

Operations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Tools

Computers

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 provides a geographical allowance of $1,500 a month (pre-tax) for this position in addition to the base salary. Job Profile Summary

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
• Changing charts
• Locating and marking lines
• Monitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings
• 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
• Gas/liquid flow and quality
• Maintenance and/or repair logs
• 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

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, 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)

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

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

$61,000.00 - $91,000.00

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.