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ONEOK · Watford City, ND

Mechanic - Senior

Watford City, NDSenior individual contributor$84,000.00 - $126,000.00Skilled Trades & Maintenance

Listed on ONEOK’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a Mechanic

  • Senior in Watford City, North Dakota, to perform advanced mechanical work on natural gas compression and related equipment supporting compressor, pipeline, gathering, storage, fractionation and/or gas processing operations. This role will focus heavily on servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing and repairing natural gas engines, compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves and other fixed or rotating equipment critical to safe and reliable operations. The Mechanic
  • Senior will bring advanced hands-on experience with natural gas engines and compression equipment, along with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret work orders, equipment manuals, drawings, gauges, performance data, inspection reports and maintenance records.

This position may also train and direct employees involved in mechanical work, order and secure parts and supplies, maintain service documentation, support emissions or performance analysis, and respond quickly to equipment abnormalities, safety concerns or emergency conditions. This role is based on-site in Watford City, ND, and candidates must live within approximately one hour of the reporting location. The expected schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, with on-call rotation from Wednesday to Wednesday approximately once every 11 weeks.

Day travel within the coverage area is required. In addition to ONEOK’s comprehensive rewards package, this position includes a $1,500 monthly geographic allowance, 6% profit sharing and an 8% short-term incentive opportunity. Job Profile Summary Directs or performs advanced level activities related to mechanical work on equipment at compressor, pipeline, storage, gathering, fractionation and/or gas processing facilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment at various locations including, but not limited to: Internal combustion, diesel, natural gas powered engines and electrical drivers Compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, electrical equipment, and well equipment Service, troubleshoot, maintain, install and repair structural, mechanical, electrical and/or well equipment.

  • Conduct and interpret performance analyses, including emissions testing
  • Train and direct employees involved in mechanical work
  • Order and/or secure parts and supplies
  • Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
  • Maintain, prepare and/or interpret reports and/or records including, but not limited to: Work logs and service orders Inspection reports Engine/equipment maintenance and repair records Pressure readings Material and supply orders Engine and compressor oil analysis reports 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

None Required.

  • Work Experience Experience in use and function of hand and power tools and equipment applicable to position Experience and advanced knowledge servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment Experience relative to company and/or governmental operating/safety policies and procedures Advanced experience in troubleshooting equipment abnormalities and failure modes analysis Experience reading and interpreting work and repair orders, drawings, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, warranties, quotations, procedures and equipment manuals Experience preparing, processing, verifying records, safety and environmental reports, diagrams and material and supply orders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of: ordering and/or securing parts and supplies
  • Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Application of decimals and percentages

  • Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information and instructions
  • Ability to: work in confined areas
  • Ability to: react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
  • Ability to: operate tools and equipment
  • Ability to: to perform precise tuning/timing work
  • Ability to: utilize fine motor skills for making minute adjustments 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 (Constantly)

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 (Constantly)

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

(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 to other locations 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 $84,000.00 - $126,000.00

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