Plant Operator: Compressors, Turbines & Maintenance

ONEOK, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a Plant Operator in Texas to operate and maintain processing plant equipment across Midland, Garden City, and Big Spring. The role emphasizes safety and reliability while providing hands-on experience with compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.

Ideal candidates can read drawings and logs, monitor conditions, perform basic repairs, and follow DOT/environmental guidelines. Willingness to relocate or travel to company sites is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and manuals.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze, adjust and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment (compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, treating systems).
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions and start/stop equipment.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities (permits, lockout/tagout, decommissioning).
• Identify and report safety and environmental concerns and maintain logs/records.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Equipment operation knowledge

Safety awareness

Analytical ability

Job description

ONEOK is seeking a Plant Operator in Texas to operate and maintain processing plant equipment across Midland, Garden City, and Big Spring. The role emphasizes safety and reliability while providing hands-on experience with compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.

Ideal candidates can read drawings and logs, monitor conditions, perform basic repairs, and follow DOT/environmental guidelines. Willingness to relocate or travel to company sites is valued.