Pipeline Operator - Associate

ONEOK Services Company; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company is seeking a Pipeline Operator to support the safe and efficient operation of its Natural Gas Gathering and Processing systems, performing equipment operation, routine maintenance, pigging, line locating, leak surveys, and fluid handling. The role involves hands-on work across compressor stations and dehydration facilities, travel within the region, and occasional on-call duties.

Training is provided to develop mechanical aptitude and safety discipline in a team-focused

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cathodic protection/corrosion control activities.
• Ability to establish and prioritize assignments with supervision.
• Ability to interact, communicate and 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.

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.
• 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.
• Responsibilities may include DOT functions and require alertness to dangerous conditions.

Skills

Cathodic protection/corrosion control

Communication and coordination

Equipment operation

Regulatory compliance

Safety procedures

Tools

Computers and related software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Pipeline Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of ONEOK's Natural Gas Gathering and Processing systems by assisting with daily pipeline and facility activities, including equipment operation, routine maintenance, pigging, line locating, leak surveys, and fluid handling. The role helps monitor system performance, collect and record operational data, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements while responding promptly to abnormal or emergency conditions.

ONEOK is committed to developing talent and is willing to train the right candidate-someone who is eager to learn, demonstrate mechanical aptitude, and align with our core values of safety, inclusion, service, and excellence. Work involves hands‑on tasks across compressor stations, dehydration and measurement facilities, and related infrastructure, requiring the ability to use tools, equipment, and computer systems.

This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions, involves heavy physical demands, and requires regular travel within the assigned region. The role is based on‑site Monday‑Friday with a rotating on‑call schedule and offers a monthly geographic allowance of $1,500.

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:

• 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.

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

• 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