Instrumentation Technician - Senior

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. Job SummaryBring 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.Job Profile SummaryThe technician is responsible for providing operational and technical support for various electrical, instrumentation, control systems, and related equipment.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesComply with ONEOK ESH policies and governmental regulationsInstall, commission, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain the following equipment including but not limited to:Instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, flow, vibration, transmitters)Control Valves / ActuatorsFire and gas detection systemsFlow computersGas analyzersESD and safety interlock systems (SIS)Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, remote terminal units (RTU) and wireless communicationsProgrammable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)Standalone human machine interface (HMI) and HMI work stationsOperational technology (OT) networks and networking equipment (e.g., Switches, Fiber, Ethernet, Media Converters)Modbus networksPneumatic instrumentation and air supply systemsEmission control devices (e.g., flare systems, vapor recovery units, combustors)Compressors and pumpsMedium voltage (2300V – 13.8 KV) equipment (e.g., MCCs, switchgear, disconnects, drives, transformers, motors)Low voltage (120V – 480V) equipment (e.g., MCCs, switchgear, disconnects, distribution panels, drives, transformers, motors)Lighting systemsProcess heatersMaintain and/or modify records including but not limited to:Maintenance and repair records (work order management)Incident reportingMechanical / electrical schematics (P&ID’s, C&E’s, PFD)Commissioning documentationManagement of change (MOC) and pre-startup safety review (PSSR)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.Operate and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehiclesComplete training requirements set forth by ONEOKProvide leadership/mentorship to less senior techniciansPerform additional functions as directed by leadershipEducationHigh School diploma or GED requiredElectrical apprenticeship / license or industrial instrumentation related associates degree preferredWork ExperienceExperience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including but not limited to:Hand/power toolsElectronic testing devicesElectrical PPEElectrical safety equipmentExperience and training related to:Gas processing fundamentalsComputers and I&E related softwareGovernmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes and standardsIndustry related procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systemsReliability based programsExperience reading and interpreting repair orders, electrical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manualsExperience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, and material and supply ordersKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of: the use and function of reciprocating or, compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to positionKnowledge of: instrumentation, electrical and control systemsAbility to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebraic formulasAbility to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructionsAbility to work overtime and be on the on-call schedule as needed by the business unitAbility to: utilize Microsoft 365 Applications and I&E related softwareAbility to: work with team or independentlyAbility to: use and maintain tools, equipment, PPE supplied by ONEOKLicenses and CertificationsNone requiredStrength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/RequirementsHeavy 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/RequirementsStanding: 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/EnvironmentEmployee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsWorking ConditionsWell 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)TravelTravel expected within an assigned area, and as required to other locationsDrivingEmployee will be assigned a company vehicle requiring an applicable driver's licenseONEOK 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 . Expected Salary Range$86,000.00 - $128,000.00