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JOB SUMMARY
The Pipeline Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of ONEOK’s Natural Gas Gathering and Processing systems by assisting with daily pipeline and facility activities, including equipment operation, routine maintenance, pigging, line locating, leak surveys, and fluid handling. The role helps monitor system performance, collect and record operational data, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements while responding promptly to abnormal or emergency conditions.
ONEOK is committed to developing talent and is willing to train the right candidate—someone who is eager to learn, demonstrate mechanical aptitude, and align with our core values of safety, inclusion, service, and excellence. Work involves hands-on tasks across compressor stations, dehydration and measurement facilities, and related infrastructure, requiring the ability to use tools, equipment, and computer systems.
This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions, involves heavy physical demands, and requires regular travel within the assigned region. The role is based on-site Monday–Friday with a rotating on-call schedule and offers a monthly geographic allowance of $1,500.
Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn the fundamentals of pipeline operations. This role provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth within ONEOK. This position is posted at an
Associate level, but we are also open to candidates who are at an Intermediate or Senior level.
Job Profile Summary
Assist with or perform activities related to gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations.
Essential Functions and 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 which may include, but is not limited to: 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 including, but not limited to: 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. 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
Experience, training and/or knowledge of: Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations
Characteristics of natural gas and liquids
Pigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids
Construction methods
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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…