Plant Operator (Midland, Garden City, Big Spring, TX)

ONEOK Services Company; Garden City (TX); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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ONEOK is seeking a Plant Operator/Technician in the Midland, Texas area. You will operate and maintain processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, pumps, and turbines, while monitoring conditions and performing start/stop operations.

You will assist mechanics, maintain logs, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. The role includes potential DOT responsibilities and requires readiness to relocate to Midland, TX, with a strong focus on safety and

Competenze

• Reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, logs, gauges, charts, and manuals.
• Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high‑pressure systems.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, pumps, turbines, and treating systems.
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions; start/stop equipment and report safety/environmental concerns.
• Assist mechanics in repairs and maintain safety/environmental records and time sheets.

Conoscenze

Compressor operations

Equipment inspection

Communication

Strumenti

Company software

Descrizione del lavoro

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

JOB SUMMARY

Your ideas have a place here-step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you'll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands‑on operator and some maintenance experience in plant operations.

We're looking for candidates based in or willing to relocate to Midland, Texas area.

Preferred experience in operating and maintaining plant equipment such as; compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, pumps, treating systems, DCS/control boards, and turbines.

In return, ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 additional company contributions through the company's profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience.

• comprehensive health benefits
• 6% 401(k) match
• 4 additional company contributions through the company's profit sharing
• $100,000 in life insurance
• annual bonuses for all employees
• minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience

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
• 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.

Prepare equipment for maintenance activities including, but not limited to:

• Permitting
• Lock out tag out
• Decommissioning

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 direct