Senior Pipeline Operations Lead

ONEOK; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK in Kansas seeks an experienced pipeline operations specialist to act as a subject matter expert for gas and liquids systems, including compressor stations and measurement facilities.

This role diagnoses, troubleshoots, and coordinates maintenance, with duties spanning pigging, line locating, gauging tanks, and corrosion protection. Travel up to 30% across the regional network is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining pipeline systems and related equipment
• Experience in measurement, cathodic protection, and compressor/pump station operations
• Experience in maintenance and repair of equipment
• Experience with safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Experience locating/marking lines and performing leakage surveys

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex pipeline operations and maintenance
• Coordinate startup/shutdown, pigging, gauging, and line locating
• Oversee construction watch and oversee field activities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements
• Prepare reports on gas/liquid flow, maintenance logs, and regulatory documentation

Skills

Pipeline operations

Measurement & cathodic protection

Pigging & line locating

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Excel

Project

Communication

Tools

Excel

Project

Access

Word

Job description

ONEOK in Kansas seeks an experienced pipeline operations specialist to act as a subject matter expert for gas and liquids systems, including compressor stations and measurement facilities.

This role diagnoses, troubleshoots, and coordinates maintenance, with duties spanning pigging, line locating, gauging tanks, and corrosion protection. Travel up to 30% across the regional network is expected.