Supervisor - Area Operations

About the job

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

JOB SUMMARY
Your ideas have a place here—step into a Plant Operations Supervisor role where your leadership directly supports safe, reliable, and efficient energy operations. At ONEOK, you’ll lead day-to-day operations across processing facilities, pipelines, compressors, and related systems while ensuring production targets, operational reliability, and safety standards are met.

In this role, you’ll supervise operations personnel, coordinate maintenance activities, monitor facility performance, and drive operational excellence across assigned assets. You’ll partner closely with engineering, maintenance, and safety teams to optimize throughput, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

We're looking for a safety-focused leader with experience in plant operations, field operations, or midstream energy environments who can motivate teams, solve operational challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

ONEOK offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus quarterly profit-sharing contributions, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses, and a minimum of three weeks of PTO.

Join a Fortune 500 company where your leadership is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters. 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.

• Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Operations & Production Execution
• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including monitoring system performance, equipment functionality, and production activities.
• 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.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, PHMSA, EPA) and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, conducting safety observations, and supporting incident prevention.
• Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented within scope.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to permit, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safety procedures.
• Maintenance Coordination & Reliability
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and execute routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
• 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.
• Operations & Process Execution
• Lead day-to-day workflow prioritization, scheduling, and execution for operations personnel.
• 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.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with field operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety teams to support operational alignment and issue resolution.
• Communicate operational status, risks, and priorities to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as vendors or contractors, to support operational activities.
• Support execution of operational plans and initiatives within defined scope.
• Data & Reporting
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of operational data, performance metrics, and incidents.
• 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.
• Leadership & Team Supervision
• Provide day-to-day supervision, work direction, and task prioritization for operators and field personnel.
• Monitor team performance, ensure adherence to safety standards, and provide coaching and development.
• Contribute input to hiring, performance management, and staffing decisions.
• Foster a safety-first, accountable, and performance-driven team environment.
• 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 • 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 • 4+ years of relevant 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 requirements applicable to plant operations.

• Knowledge of equipment such as compressors, pumps, pipelines, and control systems.

• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, maintenance practices, and operational workflows.

• Strong problem-solving skills to address operational issues and maintain system performance.

• Effective communication skills for coordinating with field teams, leadership, and stakeholders.

• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple operational activities.

• Ability to interpret operational data and support decision-making within defined scope.

• 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 identify and resolve general operational issues and escalate complex problems appropriately.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, field-based environment.

• Ability to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

• Ability to apply established processes while recommending incremental improvements.

• Licenses and Certifications • None required
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Process Technology certification, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR) preferred.

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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 (Constantly)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

• 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 (Occasionally)

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

• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)

• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)

• Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)

• Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)

• Potential electric shock (Occasionally)

• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)

• High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)

• Unprotected heights (Occasionally)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

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

Travel • Travel required to field locations and operational facilities to support business and organizational needs

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 HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547​.

Expected Salary Range
$108,000.00 - $162,000.00