Plant Operator - Associate

ONEOK, Inc.; Bushton (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. in Kansas seeks a hands-on facility operator to support operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.

You will assist with or operate equipment such as compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, and treating systems, monitor conditions, start/stop equipment, and help prepare for maintenance, including permitting and lockout procedures. Safety reporting is also required.

Qualifications

• 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 read/understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and manuals.

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 DOT covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline.

Skills

Knowledge of compressor station

Gas and liquid processing knowledge

Reading drawings & manuals

Basic computer skills

Safety & environmental awareness

Job description

Job Summary

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.
• 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 (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)
• 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-di