Plant Operator (Midland, Lamesa, Big Spring, TX)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. ONEOK scores B on the Alion truth index.
#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
Your ideas have a place here-step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you’ll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands-on plant operator experience.The Riptide Complex is seeking an Intermediate-Level Operator to support the safe and efficient operation of a cryogenic gas processing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, troubleshooting process issues, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting facility reliability initiatives.
ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 additional company contributions through the company’s profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and paid time off that recognizes your industry experience. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.
Schedule
- 7-on / 7-off rotation
- 12-hour shifts
- Shift work required
- Participation in on-call rotation required
Equipment and Processes
- Cryogenic gas plant operations
- Compression systems
- Treating and processing equipment
- SCADA and DCS systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in natural gas processing, cryogenic plants, compression, or related midstream operations
- Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
- Working knowledge of process operations, troubleshooting, and emergency response procedures
- Experience with permit-to-work systems and LOTO procedures
- Familiarity with SCADA and DCS systems
Company Vehicle
- No company vehicle provided
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of: compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
- Knowledge of: computers. Demonstrated ability to access and/or perform basic computer functions utilizing company software applications
- Knowledge of: gas and liquid processing fundamentals
- Knowledge of: applicable company and governmental operating practices and procedures
- Knowledge of: safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
- Ability to: analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on equipment
- Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Ability to: maintain and prepare information such as safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
- Ability to: interact and communicate effectively
- Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions
Licenses and Certifications
- Applicable certifications 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 [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $106,000.00