Plant Operator - Intermediate

ONEOK, Inc.; Mentone (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. in Mentone, Alabama is seeking a Plant Operator to safely operate and maintain natural gas and liquids processing facilities. The role involves operating and monitoring critical equipment, performing startup/shutdown, and supporting maintenance with lockout/tagout procedures.

Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety in an hands-on industrial environment. Responsibilities include documenting time sheets and logs, complying with environmental and

Qualifications

• Experience operating or maintaining industrial processing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, logs and procedures.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions; start and stop equipment as needed.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance with permitting and lockout/tagout procedures; assist with repairs.
• Maintain safety and environmental records and reports; log time sheets and logs.
• Drive and ensure maintenance on company vehicles; support DOT-related duties when required.
• Identify safety or environmental concerns and report them promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

None Required

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of natural gas and liquids processing facilities while supporting reliable plant performance and production goals. This role operates and maintains critical equipment including compressors, motors, engines, pumps, turbines, cooling systems, treating units, and other process equipment, while monitoring operating conditions and responding to changing plant needs. Responsibilities include starting and stopping equipment, preparing systems for maintenance through permitting and lockout/tagout procedures, assisting with mechanical repairs and troubleshooting, maintaining operational and safety records, and supporting environmental and regulatory compliance efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, an understanding of gas and liquids processing operations, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence in a hands‑on industrial environment. Job Profile Summary

Performs activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under 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

• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions

• 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 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

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals

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: 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

• Applicable certifications 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) (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-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
• Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
• Potential electric shock (Frequently)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
• Unprotected heights (Frequently)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to company locations and/or for training

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver’s license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $106,000.00