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Plant Operator

📍 Watford City, ND 💰 55,000 – 83,000 USD / yr 🕒
Work Model
📍 Watford City, ND
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary

Assist with or perform activities related to operation and maintenance of oil and gas liquid processing facilities under supervision.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Assist with or operate processing plant equipment including, but not limited to:CompressorsMotorsEnginesCooling equipmentAuxiliary unitsPumpsTurbinesTreating systemsOperate loading/unloading rack (as specified by position)Monitor and control equipment operating conditionsStart, stop, and operate equipmentAssist with equipment preparation for maintenance activities including, but not limited to:PermittingLock out tag outDecommissioningAssist mechanics and others in performing repairs to equipmentIdentify and report any safety and/or environmental concernsCompile and/or maintain information such as time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair recordsDrive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehiclesResponsibilities 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.

Education

None Required.

Work Experience

None required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of: compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operationsKnowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications.Knowledge of: gas and liquid processing fundamentalsKnowledge of: applicable company and governmental operating practices and proceduresKnowledge of: safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systemsAbility to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipmentAbility to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAbility to: read/understand drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manualsAbility to: maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheetsAbility to: interact and communicate effectivelyAbility to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions

Licenses and Certifications

None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

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.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

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

Working Conditions/Environment

Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working 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)

Travel

Travel to company locations and/or for training

Driving

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

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.

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 HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547 .

Expected Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $83,000.00

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