Pipeline Operator - Associate at ONEOK

Watford City, North Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Oil & Gas, MidstreamIndustries

Requirements

Experience, training and/or knowledge of company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations
Experience, training and/or knowledge of characteristics of natural gas and liquids
Experience, training and/or knowledge of pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids
Experience, training and/or knowledge of construction methods
Knowledge of cathodic protection/corrosion control activities
Ability to establish, prioritize assignments and complete assignments in a timely manner with supervision
Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Ability to use tools and equipment including computers and related software
Ability to apply basic arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Physical demands: 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 (includes frequent standing/walking, occasional sitting/lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/climbing/balancing/stooping/kneeling)

Responsibilities

Assist with and/or perform operations and maintenance activities on systems including compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment (e.g., startup and shutdown, pigging, collecting liquids, changing charts, gauging tanks, locating and marking lines, monitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings, leakage survey/patrolling pipelines, blowing drips, dispatching line locates, construction watch)
Monitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
Assist in calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports (e.g., gas/liquid flow and quality, maintenance and/or repair logs, samples (gas/liquids), pipeline/corrosion activities, appropriate regulatory requirements, construction inspection)
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline; remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

pipeline operationscompressor stationsgas storagedehydration facilitiespumping facilitiesmeasurement facilitiespiggingleakage surveycathodic protectionDOT regulationsemergency response

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation or benefits are offered for this Pipeline Operator role?

ONEOK provides a geographical allowance of $1,500 a month (pre-tax) in addition to the base salary for this position.

Is this Pipeline Operator position remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Pipeline Operator - Associate role?

Required experience includes knowledge of company and governmental operating/safety procedures, environmental regulations, characteristics of natural gas and liquids, pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, collecting liquids, and construction methods. Key abilities include establishing and prioritizing assignments with supervision, communicating effectively, using tools and equipment including computers, and applying basic arithmetic.

What is the company culture like at ONEOK for this role?

ONEOK emphasizes safety first, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and being employee focused as a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years in business.

What makes a strong candidate for the Pipeline Operator - Associate position?

Strong candidates will have experience or training in pipeline operations like pigging, gauging tanks, and safety procedures, plus the ability to perform heavy physical work, respond to emergencies, and work with supervision.