Supervisor - Area Operations; in Casper, Glenrock or Douglas, WY

Job Summary

ONEOK is seeking an Area Operations Supervisor who will oversee day‑to‑day operational activities for the Sage Creek Plant and Sage Creek Gathering system. The role supports safe, reliable and compliant operations across plant and field locations, including oversight of operational compliance, PSM and DOT responsibilities, shift and on‑call schedules, maintenance coordination, optimization efforts and capital growth projects.

This position will lead and support approximately seven direct reports while collaborating closely with I&E, Maintenance, Commercial, Audit and other internal teams to coordinate work, execute priorities and deliver operational results. The role requires extensive plant operations and/or field operations experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage work across a broad geographic area, with an emphasis on safety, compliance, teamwork and operational excellence.

The Area Operations Supervisor is based in Casper, Glenrock or Douglas, Wyoming, and will travel regularly throughout the assigned coverage area, with minimal overnight travel for occasional training.

• Extensive plant and/or field operations experience.
• Prior leadership experience with a team of operators.
• Completed operator qualifications.
• Project management experience, such as construction management.

• Oversee day‑to‑day plant operations, including monitoring system performance, equipment functionality and production activities.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of pipelines, processing equipment, compressors and associated systems.
• Coordinate operational activities to meet production, throughput and reliability targets.
• Identify and address operational issues to maintain continuity and minimize downtime.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, PHMSA, EPA) and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, conducting safety observations and supporting incident prevention.
• Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented within scope.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to permit, lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and execute routine, preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and support identification of reliability issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of maintenance work orders and operational issues.
• Support implementation of minor process or equipment improvements to enhance performance.

• Lead day‑to‑day workflow prioritization, scheduling and execution for operations personnel.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, operational guidelines and compliance requirements.
• Identify and recommend incremental improvements to operational processes, efficiency and safety practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as uptime, throughput and operational efficiency.

• Partner with field operations, engineering, maintenance and safety teams to support operational alignment and issue resolution.
• Communicate operational status, risks and priorities to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as vendors or contractors, to support operational activities.
• Support execution of operational plans and initiatives within defined scope.

• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of operational data, performance metrics and incidents.
• Maintain documentation of operational activities, inspections and compliance requirements.
• Support reporting for audits, regulatory submissions and internal performance tracking.
• Identify trends in operations data to support improvements within the team’s scope.

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, work direction and task prioritization for operators and field personnel.