Supervisor - Area Operations
ONEOK, Inc.
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Job summary
ONEOK, Inc. seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee daily plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance across facilities. You will direct a small team, monitor systems, and maintain compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
You will coordinate with maintenance and field teams to meet production targets, identify improvements, and drive reliability. Strong emphasis on safety and incident prevention is required.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of plant/field operations experience.
- Experience in oil & gas or midstream environments preferred.
- Ability to mentor and lead a team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including monitoring system performance and production activities.
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of pipelines, processing equipment, compressors, and related systems.
- Coordinate with maintenance to schedule routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
- Lead day-to-day workflow prioritization and supervision of operators and field personnel.
- Monitor KPIs such as uptime, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Education
Job description
#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
Job Profile Summary Supervises the day-to-day execution of area operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations within assigned facilities or geographic areas. Provides direction to a small team responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant systems and equipment in alignment with production targets and safety standards. Ensures operational activities are executed in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Focuses on immediate operational objectives, supporting production continuity, maintaining equipment performance, and identifying opportunities for incremental process improvements.
Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including monitoring system performance, equipment functionality, and production activities. Ensure safe and efficient operation of pipelines, processing equipment, compressors, and associated systems. Coordinate operational activities to meet production, throughput, and reliability targets. Identify and address operational issues to maintain continuity and minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, PHMSA, EPA) and company policies. Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, conducting safety observations, and supporting incident prevention. Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented within scope. Ensure proper documentation and adherence to permit, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safety procedures.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and execute routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities. Monitor equipment performance and support identification of reliability issues. Ensure timely resolution of maintenance work orders and operational issues. Support implementation of minor process or equipment improvements to enhance performance.
Lead day-to-day workflow prioritization, scheduling, and execution for operations personnel. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational guidelines, and compliance requirements. Identify and recommend incremental improvements to operational processes, efficiency, and safety practices. Monitor key performance indicators such as uptime, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Partner with field operations, engineering, maintenance and safety teams to support operational alignment and issue resolution. Communicate operational status, risks and priorities to internal stakeholders and leadership. Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as vendors or contractors, to support operational activities. Support execution of operational plans and initiatives within defined scope.
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of operational data, performance metrics and incidents. Maintain documentation of operational activities, inspections and compliance requirements. Support reporting for audits, regulatory submissions and internal performance tracking. Identify trends in operations data to support improvements within the team’s scope.
Provide day-to-day supervision, work direction, and task prioritization for operators and field personnel. Monitor team performance, ensure adherence to safety standards and provide coaching and development. Contribute input to hiring, performance management and staffing decisions. Foster a safety-first, accountable and performance-driven team environment. 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.
High school diploma or GED typically required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Process Technology or related field preferred.
4+ years of relevant experience in plant operations, field operations or process operations. Experience in oil & gas, midstream operations or industrial environments preferred. Prior experience providing work direction, mentoring or informal leadership preferred. Equivalent industry work experience may be considered.
Knowledge of plant operations, process systems and field operations within the oil & gas or energy industry. Knowledge of safety, environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to plant operations. Knowledge of equipment such as compressors, pumps, pipelines and control systems. Knowledge of standard operating procedures, maintenance practices and operational workflows. Strong problem‑solving skills to address operational issues and maintain system performance. Effective communication skills for coordinating with field teams, leadership and stakeholders. Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple operational activities. Ability to interpret operational data and support decision‑making within defined scope. Proficiency with basic computer systems, SCADA and operational reporting tools. Ability to supervise and direct day‑to‑day plant operations and team activities. Ability to identify and resolve general operational issues and to escalat complex problems appropriately. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, field‑based environment. Ability to ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational requirements. Ability to apply established processes while recommending incremental improvements.
None required. Relevant certifications (e.g., Process Technology certification, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR) preferred.
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
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 eye (Constantly) Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally) 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)
Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Working Conditions Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently) Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally) Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally) Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally) Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally) Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally) Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally) Potential electric shock (Occasionally) Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally) High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally) Unprotected heights (Occasionally) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel required to field locations and operational facilities to support business and organizational needs. 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 HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
$108,000.00 - $162,000.00
At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000‑mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.
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