Terminal Operator Specialist

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for overseeing specialized loss control functions across all East Houston pipelines, storage tanks, and custody transfer measurement systems. The successful candidate will ensure volume accuracy, minimize product losses, and prevent quality degradation. Responsibilities include investigating product discrepancies (including losses and gains) and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk exposures.

Job Profile Summary
Considered a skilled specialist within area of expertise and applies extensive knowledge to complete duties/tasks. Applies knowledge and acquired job skills to complete a wide range of difficult tasks/duties. Work is completed with minimal direct supervision. May be looked upon within the work group as the "expert" or informal leader to lesser experienced team members. Has thorough understanding of the implications of work being performed and may offer recommendations/solutions to issues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Champions complex and nonroutine operations

• Key stakeholder for facility problem solving discussions

• Acts as local subject matter expert (SME) for quality control, measurement, LOTO, and compliance items

• Actively engaged in the planning phase of projects

• Point of contact (POC) for corporate SMEs and their projects.

• Actively participates with leadership in audit prep and interfacing with regulators

• Gauges petroleum products transferred to and from tanks, trucks, pipelines

• Performs valve lineups, switch and tank changes as required to move petroleum products in and out of storage tanks.

• Works diligently and follows all safety requirements to prevent product contamination, spills and avoid product loss.

• Inputs product information into terminal automation programs, including ATLAS, TopTech and other systems applications as required

• Performs tank inspections, make analyses of tank contents and prepare records as required, make routine daily inspection of facilities

• Maintains location appearance, repair and replace equipment, maintain facility in exemplary compliance. May perform other general maintenance responsibilities as directed

• Assists drivers and customers, truck rack operations duties as assigned.

• Responsible for other projects and assignments as directed

• 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

• H.S. Diploma required

Work Experience

• 6+ years of experience in related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English

• Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers

• Ability to: work in stressful and changing environmental conditions (conditions as noted above)

• Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines, and interruptions

• Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete timesheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet

• Ability to: operate a multi-line phone system.

• Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures

• Ability to: compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives

• Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives

• Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

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

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)

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

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

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

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

• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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)

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

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

• Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)

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

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

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

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

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)

• Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)

• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)

• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)

• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)

• Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)

• Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)

• Potential electric shock (Frequently)

• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)

• High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)

• Unprotected heights (Frequently)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to other locations may be required

Driving

• 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

$81,000.00 - $121,000.00