ONEOK · 13 hours ago
Operations Controller
ONEOK is a Fortune 500 company and a leading midstream service provider with over 100 years in business. The Operations Controller is responsible for monitoring, adjusting, and controlling the flow of gas or natural gas liquids through the pipeline system in a safe and efficient manner.
AutomotiveEnergyLogisticsOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Utilize computers and SCADA digital displays to determine sufficient operating pressures and to monitor and direct flow of natural gas or gas liquids though pipeline system
Determine load requirements using company approved forecasting model. Compare this forecast to forecasts based on analysis of current and predicted weather conditions, current system conditions, and operating objectives
Analyze and assist in identification and resolution of communication problems. Take appropriate action to minimize drastic reductions in pressure caused by line breaks or other unusual occurrences
Monitor system gas or liquid quality and take appropriate action in response to changes
Calculate and/or verify the following, including but not limited to: Receipts, Deliveries, Storage injections and withdrawals, Pipeline system load requirements, Transportation imbalances
Compile, prepare, and/or post information including but not limited to: Start/stop of receipt/delivery flows and compressors or pumps, Storage injection and withdrawal requests, Field personnel call-outs, Nomination confirmations and changes, Gas quality issues, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) communication problems
Communicate information and/or instructions related to system operations and contractual obligations to company field personnel, schedulers, and pipeline controllers from other companies
Utilize the ONEOK Communication System (OCS) for the following: Emergency/non-emergency communication, Setting up conference bridge, One-Call center line locates
Train employees in performance of duties related to system operations
Responsibilities 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
Qualification
Required
Experience with pipeline control functions, computer programs, and equipment applicable to pipeline system control operations
Experience monitoring pressures, volumes, and control points to maintain adequate gas or natural gas liquid flow
Experience with and thorough knowledge of natural gas or natural gas liquid pipeline operations
Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including computers
Experience and/or training related to: Basic programming/computer applications and hardware/SCADA systems
Experience and/or training related to: Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
Experience and/or training related to: Weather forecasting
Experience compiling and preparing reports, logs, and correspondence
Experience interacting, advising, training and communicating effectively
Ability to: apply basic mathematics, including use of decimals and percentages
Ability to: verbalize information or instructions utilizing telephone and two-way radios
B31Q Operator qualification on the pipeline system being operated
Company
ONEOK
ONEOK is a midstream service provider that gathers, processes, transports, and stores natural gas and natural gas liquids.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.87B2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2024-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $6.92B
2023-08-10Post Ipo Debt· $5.2B
Leadership Team
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