Plant Operator

ONEOK

Plant Operator maintaining compressors, pumps, turbines, and processing systems for ONEOK’s West Texas midstream energy operations. Rotating day/night shifts with plant maintenance and safety responsibilities.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeMentone • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining processing plant equipment, including compressors and pumps, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in reading technical documents and performing basic computer functions to support operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Equipment Operation and MaintenanceCompressor Station KnowledgeSafety and Environmental ComplianceBasic Computer SkillsHeavy Work Capability

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Hard Skills

Equipment OperationMaintenance ProceduresReading Technical DrawingsGas and Liquid Processing FundamentalsBasic Math SkillsLockout/Tagout ProceduresEmergency Response FunctionsMinor Equipment RepairsTime Sheet ManagementSafety Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Company Software Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Applicable CertificationsDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Processing Plant OperationsFlammable Gas HandlingHigh-Pressure SystemsDepartment of Transportation RegulationsRotating Shift Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and maintain processing plant equipment, including compressors, motors, engines, cooling equipment, auxiliary units, pumps, turbines, and treating systems
Monitor and control equipment operating conditions
Start, stop, and operate equipment
Prepare equipment for maintenance, including permitting, lockout/tagout, and decommissioning
Assist mechanics and others with equipment repairs
Identify and report safety and environmental concerns
Compile and maintain time sheets, work logs, safety/environmental forms, and equipment maintenance and repair records
Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
Perform applicable Department of Transportation-covered pipeline functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response
Travel to company locations and/or for training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, work logs, dials, gauges, charts, procedures, and operational and repair manuals
Knowledge of compressor station, storage field, gathering field, and/or processing plant operations
Knowledge of computers and ability to perform basic computer functions using 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 safety/environmental reports, work logs, maintenance/repair logs, and time sheets
Ability to interact and communicate effectively
Applicable certifications required
Applicable driver's license may be required for an assigned company vehicle
Ability to work rotating day and night shifts on a 7-on/7-off or 14-on/14-off schedule
Ability to respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions
Ability to perform heavy work, exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in wet, extreme-temperature, dusty, gaseous, noisy, mechanically active, electrically hazardous, vibrating, and unprotected-height environments
Willingness to be based in or relocate to the Delaware or Permian basin area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits
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
Minimum of three weeks of paid time off recognizing industry experience
Travel to company locations and/or for training
Company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks