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Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.\nJOB SUMMARY\nONEOK is seeking a Pipeline Operator - Intermediate to support safe, reliable Natural Gas Liquids pipeline operations in the Midland, TX area. This role will be responsible for intermediate-level pipeline operations and maintenance activities, with a strong focus on responding to One Calls, locating and marking lines, supporting damage prevention efforts, monitoring pipeline integrity, completing inspections, and helping ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience operating and maintaining pipeline systems and related equipment used in natural gas and liquids gathering or transmission operations. Key responsibilities may include pipeline patrolling, leakage surveys, pigging, gauging tanks, collecting liquids, monitoring cathodic protection and corrosion activities, preparing maintenance and regulatory reports, communicating with landowners, contractors, customers, public officials, and internal teams, and reacting quickly to emergency or hazardous conditions.\nThis is an on-site role based in Midland, TX, supporting field operations across the assigned geographic region. Operators participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately one weekend every six weeks. The assigned operator assumes on-call duties at 4:00 PM each Friday and provides weekend coverage for operational callouts, emergencies, and business needs for all areas. The selected candidate will be assigned a company vehicle and must have a clean driving record. Travel to other locations within the assigned region may be required up to 30%.\nQualified candidates should be comfortable working independently with limited supervision, prioritizing assignments, using tools and technology to complete field and reporting work, and communicating technical information clearly and professionally. This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor environments, including frequent exposure to weather, mechanical equipment, noise, dust, fumes, gases, and other field conditions.\nJob Profile Summary\nPerform intermediate level work related to gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations.\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\nPerform 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 shutdown\nPigging\nCollecting liquids\nChanging charts\nGauging tanks\nLocating and marking lines\nMonitoring cathodic protection/basic pipe coatings\nLeakage survey/patrolling pipelines\nBlowing drips\nPerform and/or dispatch line locates\nConstruction watch\n\nMonitor usage and/or replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, chemicals, etc., as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.\nExchange information regarding pipeline operations, maintenance, measurement, and other activities with public/governmental officials, employees, contractors, customers, producers, and landowners.\nProvide calculations, compile, and/or prepare information and reports including but not limited to:Gas/liquid flow and quality\nMaintenance and/or repair logs\nSamples (gas/liquids)\nPipeline/corrosion activities\nConstruction inspection\nAppropriate regulatory requirements\n\nDrive and ensure maintenance is completed on assigned company vehicles.\nReact immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others\nResponsibilities 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.\nEducation\nNone Required.\nWork Experience\nFollowing job related experience required:\nExperience operating and maintaining pipeline systems and related equipment utilized in natural gas and liquids gathering and transmission systems\nExperience in various field functions including measurement, cathodic protection, and compressor/pump station operations\nExperience in maintenance and the repair of equipment\nExperience, training and/or knowledge of:Company and governmental operating/safety procedures and environmental regulations\nCharacteristics of natural gas and gas liquids\nPigging pipelines, blowing drips, gauging tanks, and collecting liquids\nConstruction methods\n\nExperience in patrolling pipelines, performing leakage surveys, and locating/marking lines\nExperience in working with valves and dehydration equipment, scrubbers, and separators\nExperience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.\nExperience interacting, negotiating, advising and communicating effectively and in exchanging written and verbal information and instructions\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nKnowledge of: cathodic protection/corrosion control activities\nAbility to: use tools and equipment including computers and related software\nAbility to: establish, prioritize assignments and complete assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision\nAbility to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem\nAbility to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized and coherent manner\nAbility to: apply the use of formulas to estimate or calculate flow rates and volumes\nAbility to: apply basic arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division\nLicenses and Certifications\nNone required\nStrength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements\nHeavy 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.\nStrength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements\nStanding: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)\nWalking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)\nSitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)\nLifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)\nCarrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)\nPushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)\nPulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)\nClimbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)\nBalancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)\nStooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)\nKneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)\nCrouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)\nCrawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)\nReaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)\nHandling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)\nFingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)\nFeeling: 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)\nTalking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)\nHearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Constantly)\nTasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)\nNear Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)\nFar Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)\nDepth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)\nVision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)\nWorking Conditions/Environment\nEmployee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions\nWorking Conditions\nWell lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)\nOutdoor weather conditions (Frequently)\nWet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)\nExtreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)\nExtreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)\nDust, fumes, gases (Frequently)\nMoving mechanical parts (Frequently)\nPotential electric shock (Frequently)\nProlonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)\nHigh pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)\nUnprotected heights (Frequently)\nFrequent repetitive motion (Constantly)\nCRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)\nTravel\nTravel to other locations up to 30% within assigned geographic region(s) required\nDriving\nBased on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license\nONEOK 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.\nThe 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.\nONEOK 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. 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