Plant Operator

ONEOK, Inc.; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator to support the safe, reliable processing of natural gas liquids on a 7/7 cycle. You will operate compressors, engines, pumps and control systems while upholding production targets and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced oil and gas environment, with training provided for less experienced operators, and opportunities to contribute to a strong safety culture and operational logs.

Qualifications

• Experience with compressor stations, storage fields, gathering fields, and/or processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
• Familiarity with company and governmental operating practices.
• Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and manuals.
• Experience maintaining and preparing information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets.
• Experience interacting and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, treating systems, pumps, turbines, and DCS/Control Board.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates and reflux rates.
• Start, stop, and operate equipment; perform startup/shutdown activities.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance including permitting, lockout tagout, and decommissioning.
• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment and controls.
• Provide training to less experienced operators.
• Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
• Maintain records such as time sheets, logs, safety/environmental forms, and maintenance records.
• Drive and ensure maintenance of company vehicles.
• Be alert to hazardous conditions and follow safety precautions.

Skills

Analytical ability

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication

Tools

DCS/Control Board

Pumps/Compressors

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

Plant Operator (7/7 Schedule)

Your ideas have a place here-step into a Plant Operator role where your work directly supports the safe, reliable, and efficient processing of natural gas liquids. At ONEOK, you'll play a critical role in operating and maintaining processing plant equipment while helping ensure production targets, operational reliability, and safety standards are met.

In this role, you'll operate and monitor compressors, engines, turbines, pumps, cooling equipment, treating systems, and DCS/control board systems. You'll monitor process conditions, perform startup and shutdown activities, prepare equipment for maintenance, support troubleshooting and repairs, and help train less experienced operators. You'll also contribute to a strong safety culture by identifying and reporting safety and environmental concerns while maintaining operational records and logs.

This position follows a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, providing extended time off while supporting continuous plant operations.

We're looking for candidates with experience in gas processing, plant operations, compressor stations, or related oil and gas operations who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Competitive total rewards package:

• comprehensive health benefits
• a 6% 401(k) match plus quarterly profit-sharing contributions
• $100,000 in life insurance
• annual bonuses
• a minimum of three weeks of PTO

Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

Job Profile Summary

Performs advanced level of activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities with limited supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: Compressors
• Motors
• Engines
• Cooling equipment
• Auxiliary units
• Pumps
• Turbines
• Treating systems
• DCS/Control Board
• Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates and reflux rates
• Start, stop, and operate equipment
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities including, but not limited to: Permitting
• Lock out tag out
• Decommissioning
• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls and related equipment
• Provide training to less experience operators
• 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

• Experience with and thorough knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
• Experience and training pertaining to: Gas and liquid processing fundamentals
• Applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures
• Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
• Experience maintaining and preparing information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
• Experience interacting and communicating effectively

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on compressor engines, process facilities and related equipment
• Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Knowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications
• 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 low