Plant Operator

oneok; Keene (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic allowance $1,500/mo

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator to safely monitor, operate, and maintain oil and gas liquids processing facilities. You will work with compressors, pumps, turbines, engines, and treating systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while supporting daily operations and maintenance activities.

Key duties include preparing equipment through permitting and lock-out/tag-out, assisting with repairs, and promptly responding to abnormal conditions, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of compressor stations, storage fields, gathering fields, and processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of computers; ability to access and use company software.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of company and governmental operating practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high‑pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or operate processing plant equipment including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
• Operate loading/unloading rack as specified by position.
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
• Start, stop, and operate equipment.
• Assist with equipment preparation for maintenance: permitting, lock out tag out, decommissioning.
• Assist mechanics in performing repairs to equipment.
• Identify and report safety or environmental concerns.
• Maintain logs and safety/environmental forms, and maintenance records.

Skills

Compressor station operations

Gas & liquid processing fundamentals

Computer literacy

Safety and environmental compliance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading drawings/diagrams

Time/log maintenance

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

At ONEOK, Plant Operators play a critical role in the safe, reliable operation of our oil and gas liquids processing facilities. In this position, you'll be responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining a wide range of plant equipment-including compressors, pumps, turbines, engines, motors, and treating systems-while ensuring operations meet ONEOK's high standards for safety, environmental stewardship, and performance. You'll support day‑to‑day plant operations, prepare equipment for maintenance through permitting and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, assist with repairs, and respond quickly to abnormal or hazardous conditions.

This role is well suited for hands‑on operators who enjoy working in dynamic environments, troubleshooting equipment, and partnering closely with maintenance and operations teams. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, comfort working safely around high‑pressure systems and rotating equipment, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. As a Plant Operator at ONEOK, you'll be part of a team that values safety, accountability, and operational excellence while offering long‑term career growth in the energy industry.

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

Job Profile Summary

Assist with or perform activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assist with or operate processing plant equipment including, but not limited to:

• Compressors
• Motors
• Engines
• Cooling equipment
• Auxiliary units
• Pumps
• Turbines
• Treating systems

Operate loading/unloading rack (as specified by position)

Monitor and control equipment operating conditions

Start, stop, and operate equipment

Assist with equipment preparation for maintenance activities including, but not limited to:

• Permitting
• Lock out tag out
• Decommissioning

Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment

Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns

Compile and/or maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records

Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles

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

None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
• Knowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications.
• Knowledge of: gas and liquid processing fundamentals
• Knowledge of: applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures
• Knowledge of: safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high‑pressure systems

• Ability to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment
• Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to: read/understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
• Ability to: maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
• Ability to: interact and communicate effectively
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions

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) (