JOB SUMMARY
Bring your instrumentation and controls expertise to one of the nation’s leading midstream energy companies. As a Senior Instrumentation Technician at ONEOK, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of natural gas processing and pipeline facilities in the Watford City area.
In this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced instrumentation, electrical, and control systems—including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, safety interlock systems, analyzers, and high- and low-voltage equipment. You’ll serve as a technical leader in the field, mentoring less senior technicians, supporting complex troubleshooting and commissioning efforts, and helping drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic industrial environment, value safety and teamwork, and are ready to apply your expertise to critical energy infrastructure, ONEOK offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and long-term career growth in a company committed to reliability, safety, and innovation.
ONEOK provides a geographical allowance of $1,500 a month (pre-tax) for this position in addition to the base salary. ONEOK also offers a 9% short-term incentive for this role and 6% profit sharing. Full benefits information can be found at http://Life.ONEOK.com.
Job Profile Summary
Performs a specialized level of work including installation, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining, and repair of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analyzers, measurement, control and automation systems, and related equipment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate/adjust, and maintain the following equipment including, but not limited to:
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Calorimeters
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Gravitometers/Densitometers
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Chromatographs
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Telemetering systems
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Moisture analyzers
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ESD systems
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Electronic odorization systems
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Flow computers
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PH and conductivity probes
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Instrumentation
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Meter tubes and orifice plates
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Satellite equipment
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Analytical equipment
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and remote terminal units and equipment
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Distributed Control System (DCS)
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Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems
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Perform preventative maintenance and/or analytical testing on compressors/engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment
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Maintain electrical power circuits, switch gear, and power distribution including high voltage
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Perform and /or observe measurement equipment witness tests
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Install and maintain security/intrusion systems
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Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
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Maintain, calculate and prepare reports and records including, but not limited to:
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Maintenance and repair records
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Safety and environmental reports
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Mechanical drawings
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Electrical schematics and diagrams
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Pressure readings
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Material and supply orders
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Loop sheets
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Meter tube/orifice plate ratios
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Orifice and positive meter flow rates and capacities
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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.
Education
Work Experience
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Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including, but not limited to:
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Manual/power tools
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Electronic testing devices
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Control devices
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Experience and training related to:
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Gas processing fundamentals
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Computers and related software
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Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes
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Company policies and procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems
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Reliability Based Programs
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Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals
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Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of: the use and function of reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position
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Knowledge of: with instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems
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Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebraic formulas
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Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Licenses and Certifications
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
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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
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Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
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Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
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Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
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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: (Constantly)
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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 (Constantly)
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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 (Constantly)
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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 and outside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
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Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
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Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
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Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)
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Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
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Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
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Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
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Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
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Potential electric shock (Frequently)
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Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
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High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
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Unprotected heights (Frequently)
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Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
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CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
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Travel expected within an assigned area, and as required to other locations
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 [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$87,000.00 - $131,000.00
