Plant Operator

Job Summary

At ONEOK, a Fortune 500 company, we’re looking for motivated and safety-focused individuals to join our operations team as a Plant Operator. In this hands‑on role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our natural gas processing facilities while contributing to the energy that powers communities across the country. As a Plant Operator, you’ll monitor and control plant processes, troubleshoot equipment, perform routine inspections and maintenance, and support overall plant performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy problem‑solving, working outdoors, and being part of a collaborative team in a dynamic industrial environment. We’re committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, this position offers a $1,500 monthly geographic allowance to support those working in key operating areas.

Assist with or perform activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.

• Assist with or operate processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, treating systems.
• Operate loading/unloading rack as specified by position.
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions.
• Start, stop, and operate equipment.
• Assist with equipment preparation for maintenance activities including permitting, lock out/tag out, decommissioning.
• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment.
• Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns.
• Compile and maintain information such as timesheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records.
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
• Perform Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline.
• 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.

None required.

• Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge of applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high‑pressure systems.
• Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals.
• Ability to maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and timesheets.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively.
• Ability to communicate and/or exchange information and instructions.

None required.

Heavy work:
Exerting 50‑100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25‑50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10‑20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, near vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and working in various environmental conditions.

Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions: well‑lit, climate‑controlled areas; outdoor weather conditions; wet or humid conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; dust, fumes, gases; moving mechanical parts; potential electric shock;…