Instrumentation Technician - Senior

Job Summary

Bring your instrumentation and controls expertise to one of the nation’s leading midstream energy companies. As a Senior Instrumentation Technician at ONEOK, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of natural gas processing and pipeline facilities in the Watford City area. In this hands‑on, high‑impact role, you’ll install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced instrumentation, electrical, and control systems—including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, safety interlock systems, analyzers, and high‑ and low‑voltage equipment.

You’ll serve as a technical leader in the field, mentoring less senior technicians, supporting complex troubleshooting and commissioning efforts, and helping drive operational excellence.

ONEOK provides a geographical allowance of $1,500 a month (pre‑tax) for this position in addition to the base salary. Competitive salary, strong benefits, and long‑term career growth are available.

Comply with ONEOK ESH policies and governmental regulations.

Install, commission, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain the following equipment including but not limited to:

• Instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, flow, vibration, transmitters)
• Control valves / actuators
• Fire and gas detection systems
• Flow computers
• Gas analyzers
• ESD and safety interlock systems (SIS)
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, remote terminal units (RTU) and wireless communications
• Programmable logic controller (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)
• Standalone human machine interface (HMI) and HMI work stations
• Operational technology (OT) networks and networking equipment (e.g., switches, fiber, Ethernet, media converters)
• Modbus networks
• Pneumatic instrumentation and air supply systems
• Emission control devices (e.g., flare systems, vapor recovery units, combustors)
• Compressors and pumps
• Medium voltage (2300V–13.8kV) equipment (e.g., MCCs, switch gear, disconnects, drives, transformers, motors)
• Low voltage (120V–480V) equipment (e.g., MCCs, switch gear, disconnects, distribution panels, drives, transformers, motors)
• Lighting systems
• Process heaters

Maintain and/or modify records including but not limited to:

• Maintenance and repair records (work order management)
• Incident reporting
• Mechanical / electrical schematics (P&’s, C&E’s, PFD)
• Commissioning documentation
• Management of change (MOC) and pre‑startup safety review (PSSR)

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. The employee must 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.

Operate and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles, complete all necessary training, and provide leadership/mentorship to less senior technicians. Perform additional functions as directed by leadership.

High school diploma or GED required. Electrical apprenticeship / license or industrial instrumentation related associate’s degree preferred.

Experience in the use and function of tools and equipment applicable to the position includes but is not limited to:

• Hand/power tools
• Electronic testing devices
• Electrical PPE
• Electrical safety equipment

Experience and training related to:

• Gas processing fundamentals
• Computers and Engineering & Instrumentation (I&E) related software
• Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes and standards
• Industry related procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high‑pressure systems
• Reliability‑based programs
• Reading and interpreting repair orders, electrical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals
• Preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, and material and supply orders

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of the use and function of reciprocating or compressors and electronic and processing…