Plant Operator - Associate

Job Profile Summary

Performs activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.

• Treating systems
• Decommissioning
• Lock out tag out
• 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.
• Auxiliary units
• Operate and maintain processing plant equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Compressors
  • Motors
  • Engines
  • Cooling equipment
  • Auxiliary units
  • Pumps
  • Turbines
  • Treating systems
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities including, but not limited to:
  • Permitting
  • Lock out tag out
  • Decommissioning
• Permitting
• Monitor and control equipment operating conditions
• Compressors
• Compile and/or maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records
• Identify and report any safety and/or environmental concerns
• Cooling equipment
• Start, stop, and operate equipment
• Turbines
• Engines
• Assist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipment
• Pumps
• Motors
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles

• None Required.

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals

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

• Applicable certifications 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 Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
• Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
• Unprotected heights (Frequently)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
• Potential electric shock (Frequently)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)

• Travel to company locations and/or for training

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK. 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 [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547. $55,000.00 - $83,000.00