Plant Operator - Senior

WY DOUGLAS FUGG PLANT

Full time

R8741

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

ONEOK, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas gathering and processing facilities. In this advanced-level role, you will work with minimal supervision to operate and monitor critical plant equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance across all systems.

This position is ideal for an experienced operator who thrives in a hands-on environment and has a strong understanding of compressors, engines, pumps, turbines, and control systems. You’ll play a key role in monitoring plant conditions, performing equipment startups and shutdowns, supporting maintenance activities, and helping troubleshoot and resolve operational issues. In addition, you’ll mentor less experienced operators and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying safety and environmental risks and supporting compliance initiatives.

At ONEOK, safety is our top priority. This role requires a strong commitment to safe operating practices, the ability to respond quickly to changing conditions, and a proactive approach to maintaining the integrity of our facilities. You’ll also be responsible for documenting operations, maintaining records, and supporting field and plant maintenance efforts.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a company known for operational excellence, safety, and career growth, we encourage you to apply and be part of powering the future of energy with ONEOK.

Performs advanced level of activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities with limited supervision.

• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to:

• Compressors

• Motors

• Engines

• Cooling equipment

• Auxiliary units

• Pumps

• Turbines

• Treating systems

• DCS/Control Board

• Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates and reflux rates

• Start, stop, and operate equipment

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

• Permitting

• Lock out tag out

• Decommissioning

• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls and related equipment

• Provide training to less experience operators

• 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.

• None Required.

• Experience with and thorough knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations

• Experience and training pertaining to:

• Gas and liquid processing fundamentals

• Applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures

• Safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals

• Experience maintaining and preparing…