operations
Posted 21 hours agoSupervisor - Area Operations
at ONEOK
Apple Valley, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of pipelines, processing equipment, compressors, and associated systems.
- Coordinate operational activities to meet production, throughput, and reliability targets.
- Identify and address operational issues to maintain continuity and minimize downtime.
- Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, conducting safety observations, and supporting incident prevention.
- Ensure proper documentation and adherence to permit, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safety procedures.
- Monitor equipment performance and support identification of reliability issues.
- Ensure timely resolution of maintenance work orders and operational issues.
- Support implementation of minor process or equipment improvements to enhance performance.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational guidelines, and compliance requirements.
- Identify and recommend incremental improvements to operational processes, efficiency, and safety practices.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as uptime, throughput, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as vendors or contractors, to support operational activities.
- Support execution of operational plans and initiatives within defined scope.
- Maintain documentation of operational activities, inspections, and compliance requirements.
- Support reporting for audits, regulatory submissions, and internal performance tracking.
- Identify trends in operations data to support improvements within the team’s scope.
- Monitor team performance, ensure adherence to safety standards, and provide coaching and development.
- Foster a safety-first, accountable, and performance-driven team environment.
Requirements
- Education High school diploma or GED typically required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Process Technology, or related field preferred Work
- experience in plant operations, field operations, or process operations.
- Experience in oil & gas, midstream operations, or industrial environments preferred. Prior
- experience providing work direction, mentoring, or informal leadership preferred. Equivalent industry work
- experience may be considered Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of plant operations, process systems, and field operations within the oil & gas or energy industry.
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory
- Knowledge of equipment such as compressors, pumps, pipelines, and control systems.
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures, maintenance practices, and operational workflows.
- Proficiency with basic computer systems, SCADA, and operational reporting tools.
- Ability to supervise and direct day-to-day plant operations and team activities.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, field-based environment.
- Licenses and Certifications None required Relevant certifications (e.g., Process Technology certification, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR) preferred.
Experience
- #WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business.
- Experience 4+ years of relevant
Benefits
- Expected Salary Range $108,000.00 - $162,000.00
Contact
- To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
Additional details
- JOB SUMMARY Job Profile Summary Supervises the day-to-day execution of area operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations within assigned facilities or geographic areas.
- Provides direction to a small team responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant systems and equipment in alignment with production targets and safety standards.
- Ensures operational activities are executed in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Focuses on immediate operational objectives, supporting production continuity, maintaining equipment performance, and identifying opportunities for incremental process improvements.
- Responsibilities Operations & Production Execution Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including monitoring system performance, equipment functionality, and production activities.
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, PHMSA, EPA) and company policies.
- Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented within scope.
- Maintenance Coordination & Reliability Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and execute routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Operations & Process Execution Lead day-to-day workflow prioritization, scheduling, and execution for operations personnel.
- Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with field operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety teams to support operational alignment and issue resolution.