Pipeline Operator - Associate

Job Summary

The Pipeline Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of ONEOK’s Natural Gas Gathering and Processing systems by assisting with daily pipeline and facility activities, including equipment operation, routine maintenance, pigging, line locating, leak surveys, and fluid handling. The role helps monitor system performance, collect and record operational data, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements while responding promptly to abnormal or emergency conditions.

• Assist with and/or perform operations and maintenance activities on systems including compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment.
• Startup and shutdown
• Pigging
• Collecting liquids
• Changing charts
• Gauging tanks
• Locating and marking lines
• Monitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings
• Leakage survey/patrolling pipelines
• Blowing drips
• Dispatching line locates
• Construction watch
• Monitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Assist in calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including gas/liquid flow and quality, maintenance logs, samples, and pipeline/corrosion activities
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
• React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
• Responsibilities may include DOT covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline.
• Remain 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.

• Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Characteristics of natural gas and liquids
• Pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids
• Construction methods
• Construction inspection and maintenance knowledge

• Knowledge of cathodic protection/corrosion control activities
• Ability to establish, prioritize assignments and complete them in a timely manner with supervision
• Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
• Ability to use tools and equipment including computers and related software
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

None required.

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 demands include standing (frequently), walking (frequently), sitting (occasionally), lifting (occasionally), carrying (occasionally), pushing (occasionally), pulling (occasionally), climbing (occasionally), balancing (occasionally), stooping (occasionally), kneeling (occasionally), crouching (occasionally), crawling (occasionally), reaching (constantly), handling (constantly), fingering (constantly), feeling (constantly), talking (frequently), hearing (constantly), tasting/smelling (occasionally), vision (constantly).

• Well lighted, climate controlled indoor areas (frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (frequently)
• Wet or humid conditions (frequently)
• Extreme cold (frequently)
• Extreme heat (frequently)
• Dust, fumes, gases (frequently)
• Moving mechanical parts (frequently)
• Potential electric shock (frequently)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (frequently)
• High pitched/loud noises (frequently)
• Unprotected heights (frequently)
• Frequent repetitive motion (constantly)
• Computer monitors (constantly)

Travel to other locations up to 30% within the assigned geographic region(s) may be required.

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.

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  or call

Expected Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $92,000.00.

ONEOK delivers 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.