Plant Operator - Intermediate
About the Role
ONEOK is seeking a Plant Operator who will be responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of the Sage Creek Plant, ensuring equipment and processes run efficiently to meet continuous production demands. This role supports plant operations that run 24/7, 365 days a year, requiring operators to monitor systems, assist with troubleshooting compressors and pumps, and help maintain overall plant performance. The Plant Operator will collaborate closely with experienced operations team members to execute daily responsibilities and maintain operational continuity.
Schedule
- 7-days-on / 7-days-off schedule
- Rotates between Days (5 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Mids (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.) and Nights (5 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
- Must be adaptable to varying shifts and conditions, including travel during inclement weather
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to: compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, treating systems
- Monitor and control equipment operating conditions
- 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 equipment
- 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
- Be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage
Qualifications
This position may be considered at an Associate ($30.28 - $45.67/hour) or Intermediate ($33.65 - $50.96/hour) level based on experience.
Education: None required
Experience: Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
Licenses and Certifications: Applicable certifications required
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of: compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
- Knowledge of: computers; demonstrated ability to access and/or 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: maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
- Ability to: interact and communicate effectively
- Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions
- Basic computer skills, such as familiarity with Excel, are beneficial
Physical Demands
Strength Factor: 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 Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting: Occasionally
- Carrying: Occasionally
- Pushing: Occasionally
- Pulling: Occasionally
- Climbing (Ladders, Stairs): Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping: Occasionally
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching: Occasionally
- Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Constantly
- Handling (Manual Dexterity): Constantly
- Fingering (Finger Dexterity): Constantly
- Feeling: Constantly
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Tasting/Smelling: Constantly
- Near Vision: Constantly
- Far Vision: Constantly
- Depth Perception: Constantly
- Color Vision: Constantly
Working Conditions
- Inside and outside environmental conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas: Frequently
- Outdoor weather conditions: Frequently
- Wet or humid conditions (not weather related): Frequently
- Extreme cold (not weather related): Frequently
- Extreme heat (not weather related): Frequently
- Dust, fumes, gases: Frequently
- Moving mechanical parts: Frequently
- Potential electric shock: Frequently
- Prolonged exposure to vibration: Frequently
- High pitched noises/loud noises: Frequently
- Unprotected heights: Frequently
- Frequent repetitive motion: Constantly
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)): Constantly
Additional Information
- This role is based at the Sage Creek Plant in Glenrock, Wyoming, and is an on-site position
- Candidates may reside in nearby communities such as Casper or Douglas
- Travel to company locations and/or for training is required
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
- This position requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and reliability, with an emphasis on learning and developing technical skills on the job
- While prior industry experience is not required, candidates should demonstrate a willingness to be trained and grow within the role