Pipeline Operator – Associate

ONEOK

Pipeline Operator supporting ONEOK’s natural gas liquids infrastructure in Kansas. Performing pipeline operations, maintenance, inspections, reporting, and emergency response.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeMiltonvale • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pipeline operations, maintenance, and emergency response, with a strong understanding of natural gas and liquids characteristics. Proficient in conducting inspections, monitoring systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pipeline OperationsEmergency ResponseCathodic ProtectionCorrosion ControlNatural Gas Characteristics

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Hard Skills

Pipeline MaintenancePigging PipelinesTank GaugingLiquid CollectionConstruction MethodsFlow ReportingQuality ReportingRegulatory ReportingArithmetic CalculationsSafety Procedures

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationTime ManagementTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Measurement EquipmentComputersRelated SoftwareCompany Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's License

Industry Keywords

DOT RegulationsGas Pipeline OperationsEmergency SituationsEnvironmental ProceduresIndustrial Environments

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with or perform gas and/or liquids pipeline system operations
Perform operations and maintenance activities on compressor stations, gas storages, dehydration facilities, pumping facilities, measurement facilities, and related equipment
Conduct startup and shutdown activities, pigging, liquid collection, chart changes, tank gauging, line locating and marking, cathodic protection monitoring, leakage surveys, pipeline patrols, blowing drips, line locates, and construction watch
Monitor usage and replace lubricants, fluids, inhibitors, and chemicals as needed
Assist with calculations and compile or prepare flow, quality, maintenance, repair, sample, pipeline, corrosion, construction inspection, and regulatory reports
Drive and ensure maintenance is completed on company vehicles
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury and property damage
Perform DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions
Travel to other locations up to 30% within assigned geographic regions
Work Monday through Friday, typically eight hours per day, with on-call responsibilities every other or every third week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: None required
Experience, training and/or knowledge of company and governmental operating, safety, and environmental procedures
Experience, training and/or knowledge of natural gas and liquids characteristics
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 and corrosion control activities
Ability to establish, prioritize, and complete assignments in a timely manner with supervision
Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate, and exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Ability to use tools, equipment, computers, and related software
Ability to apply basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments and perform physically demanding heavy work
Ability to respond immediately to dangerous, hazardous, and emergency conditions
Must be alert and follow safety precautions
Travel to other locations up to 30% in assigned geographic regions required
May be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Expected salary range of $62,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks, requiring the applicable driver's license
Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process