Pipeline Operator - ONEOK : Job Details

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.JOB SUMMARYLooking for a career opportunity? Come join ONEOK as a Pipeline Operator within our Natural Gas Pipeline division in the Midwestern Gas Transmission assets. Candidates must live close to Herscher, IL, or be willing to relocate to be considered. The ideal candidate will have experience with pipeline operations and natural gas transmission. ONEOK offers generous health benefits, 401k, life insurance, LTD/STD, paid time off benefits, and more. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to work at a Fortune 500 company, apply today!Job Profile SummaryPerform intermediate level work related to gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform pipeline 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 shutdownPiggingCollecting liquidsChanging chartsGauging tanksLocating and marking linesMonitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatingsLeakage survey/patrolling pipelinesBlowing dripsPerform and/or dispatch line locatesConstruction watchMonitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.Exchange information regarding pipeline operations, maintenance, measurement, and other activities with public/governmental officials, employees, contractors, customers, producers, and landowners.Provide calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including but not limited to:Gas/liquid flow and qualityMaintenance and/or repair logsSamples (gas/liquids)Pipeline/corrosion activitiesConstruction inspectionAppropriate regulatory requirementsDrive and ensure maintenance is completed on assigned company vehicles.React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and othersResponsibilities 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.EducationNone Required.Work ExperienceFollowing job related experience required:Experience operating and maintaining pipeline systems and related equipment utilized in natural gas and liquids gathering and transmission systemsExperience in various field functions including measurement, cathodic protection, and compressor/pump station operationsExperience in maintenance and the repair of equipmentExperience, training and/or knowledge of:Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulationsCharacteristics of natural gas and gas liquidsPigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquidsConstruction methodsExperience in patrolling pipelines, performing leakage surveys, and locating/marking linesExperience in working with valves and dehydration equipment, scrubbers, and separatorsExperience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.Experience interacting, negotiating, advising and communicating effectively and in exchanging written and verbal information and instructionsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: cathodic protection/corrosion control activitiesAbility to: use tools and equipment including computers and related softwareAbility to: establish, prioritize assignments and complete assignments in a timely manner with limited supervisionAbility to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problemAbility to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized and coherent mannerAbility to: apply the use of formulas to estimate or calculate flow rates and volumesAbility to: apply basic arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionLicenses and CertificationsNone requiredStrength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/RequirementsHeavy 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/RequirementsStanding: 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 (Constantly)Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)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/EnvironmentEmployee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsWorking ConditionsWell 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)TravelTravel to other locations up to 30% within assigned geographic region(s) requiredDrivingBased on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license#LI-ONSITEONEOK 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 [email protected] or call 1-855-###-####​.Expected Salary Range$68,000.00 - $102,000.00At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation and storage services. Through our more than 50,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest diversified energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.