Supervisor - Area Operations

Overview

ONEOK – Fortu ne 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

Job 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.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Operations & Production Execution
• 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.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
• 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.
• Maintenance Coordination & Reliability
• 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.
• Operations & Process Execution
• 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.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• 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.
• Data & Reporting
• 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.
• Leadership & Team Supervision
• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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…