Plant Operator

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY Plant Operator (7/7 Schedule) Your ideas have a place here—step into a Plant Operator role where your work directly supports the safe, reliable, and efficient processing of natural gas liquids. At ONEOK, you'll play a critical role in operating and maintaining processing plant equipment while helping ensure production targets, operational reliability, and safety standards are met.

In this role, you'll operate and monitor compressors, engines, turbines, pumps, cooling equipment, treating systems, and DCS/control board systems. You'll monitor process conditions, perform startup and shutdown activities, prepare equipment for maintenance, support troubleshooting and repairs, and help train less experienced operators. You'll also contribute to a strong safety culture by identifying and reporting safety and environmental concerns while maintaining operational records and logs.

This position follows a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, providing extended time off while supporting continuous plant operations. We're looking for candidates with experience in gas processing, plant operations, compressor stations, or related oil and gas operations who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. ONEOK offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus quarterly profit-sharing contributions, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses, and a minimum of three weeks of PTO.

Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

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 information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets Experience interacting and communicating effectively.

Ability to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on compressor engines, process facilities and related equipment Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Knowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions.

None required.

Heavy Work
- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force…