ONEOK

Pipeline Controller

Dallas, TX

Full-time

About This Job

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

To proactively monitor and/or control pipelines, plants, compressors, pressures, flows, tank levels, and alarms, recognizing and resolving issues by taking necessary action to handle both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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Coordinate with Operations, Commercial Services, Commercial Marketing and Engineering regarding information on the pipeline system(s)

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Maintain the integrity of the pipeline through remote control valve changes, instructing field personnel to make manual valve changes and starting and stopping compression or pumps as necessary

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Monitor Alarms and system telemetry status

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Build relationships both internally and externally by providing seamless communication

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Accurately record and relay information as necessary. Communication can be verbal and/or written

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Monitor Microsoft Excel system balance sheets

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Ensure that nominations are met and pipeline imbalances are minimized.

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Prepare and monitor daily and monthly reports

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Comply with all state and federal regulations

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Keep co-workers and gas control management aware of pipeline issues and activities

Education

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High School diploma or GED, required

Work Experience

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3+ years of industry experience – preferably in gas control or field operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Problem Solving

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Timely Decision making

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Strong Verbal & Written Communication skills

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Time Management

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Ability to work a rotating 12-hour day/night shift; (including weekends and holidays)

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Must work well in a team environment

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Must have computer skills

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Valid driver’s license

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Must pass pre-employment background, which includes driving record, drug screen and is subject to random drug testing

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Must live within a reasonable distance of work location

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Must be able to visually monitor several computer screens in a control room environment for twelve (12) hour shifts. Must maintain a high level of mental alertness and be capable of quickly processing and reacting to incoming information from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. Response time is very critical.

Licenses and Certifications

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None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

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Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

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Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

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Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

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Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

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Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

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Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

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Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

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Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

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Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

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Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

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Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

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Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

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Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

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Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

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Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

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Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

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Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

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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)

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Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

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Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

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Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

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Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

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Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

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Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

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Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

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Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

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Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

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Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

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CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

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None required

Driving

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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 HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.