Technician

ONEOK, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a technician in Houston to troubleshoot, test, maintain, install, and repair equipment within an assigned area. The role is an intermediate/journey-level position with a Monday–Friday dayshift, overtime, and callouts.

The technician will support operations for crude oil, refined products, and other liquids, ensuring SIP and OQ compliance. Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, instrumentation and electrical systems is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with pumps, motors, instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Ability to read repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures and diagrams.
• Familiarity with System Integrity Plan (SIP) and OQ requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the assigned location(s) including crude oil, refined products, and liquids handling.
• Perform routine testing, inspection, and maintenance of mainline and facility equipment.
• Manage location projects including overhauls, new installations, or modifications.
• Complete and maintain maintenance and repair records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pumps

Instrumentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Computers & software

Electrical schematics

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is looking for a technician in Houston that will be responsible for a variety of tasks involved in troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment within an assigned area. Work schedule will be Monday - Friday dayshift with some overtime and callout. This is considered an intermediate or journey-level position that the incumbent can perform independently or with minimal supervision.

Job Profile Summary

The Technician is responsible for providing operational, technical, electrical, and mechanical support for all facility assets. Incumbents are responsible for a variety of tasks involved in troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment within an assigned area.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for assigned location(s), which primarily involve the transportation of crude oil, refined products, and other liquids associated with the refining process.
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies/procedures as they relate to the operation/maintenance of the assigned assets, including System Integrity Plan (SIP) and OQ requirements and implement them into location work practices. Attend and actively participate in required safety training meetings.
• Perform routine testing, inspection, and maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all assigned mainline and facility equipment/systems, including but not limited to: pumps, electric motors, electrical equipment, electronic and/or pneumatic instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, measurement systems, product testing & analysis, piping systems, valves, centrifugal, positive displacement pumps, positive displacement meters, turbine meters, and similar other equipment and systems.
• Complete and maintain required documentation/records associated with performed maintenance and repair.
• Manage location projects, including major overhauls, troubleshooting for pumps and mechanical seals, new installations, or modifications of existing equipment, etc.
• Perform other functions as requested by supervisor

Education

• High school diploma required

Work Experience

• Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including but not limited to:
• Manual/power tools
• Experience and training related to
• Computers and related software
• Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes
• Company policies and procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems
• Reliability Based Programs
• Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals
• Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: the use and function of reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position
• Knowledge of: instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems
• Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebraic formulas
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions

Licenses and Certifications

• None 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 expected within an assigned area, and as required to other locations

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.

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Expected Salary Range

$78,000.00 - $116,000.00

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.