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Instrumentation/Electric Technician - Lead

Oneok
Mentone, TX Posted Oct 19, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: Instrumentation/Electric Technician - Lead

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

JOB SUMMARY

Looking for a career opportunity? Come join ONEOK as a Lead Instrumentation & Electrician Technician in Mentone, TX. This position will work in the field and at the Lobo Plant. Experience with instrumentation, electric, programmable logic control systems (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), calibrations, and troubleshooting equipment is a plus. ONEOK offers generous health benefits, 401k, life insurance, LTD/STD, paid time off benefits, and more. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to work at a Fortune 500 company, apply today!

Leads or performs a specialized level of work including installation, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining and repair of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analyzers, measurement, control and automation systems, and related equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate/adjust, and maintain the following equipment including but not limited to:

  • Calorimeters

  • Gravitometers/Densitometers

  • Chromatographs

  • Telemetering systems

  • Moisture analyzers

  • ESD systems/UPS systems

  • Electronic odorization systems

  • Flow computers

  • PH and conductivity probes

  • Instrumentation

  • Meter tubes and orifice plates

  • Satellite equipment

  • Analytical equipment

  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system and remote terminal units and equipment

  • Distributed Control System (DCS)

  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems

  • Perform preventative maintenance and/or analytical testing on compressors/engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment

  • Maintain electrical power circuits, switch gear, and power distribution including high voltage

  • Perform and/or observe measurement equipment witness tests

  • Install and maintain security/intrusion systems

  • Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles

  • Maintain, calculate, prepare, and approve reports and records including but not limited to:

  • Maintenance and repair records

  • Safety and environmental reports

  • Mechanical drawings

  • Electrical schematics and diagrams

  • Pressure readings

  • Material and supply orders

  • Loop sheets

  • Meter tube/orifice plate ratios

  • Orifice and positive meter flow rates and capacities

  • Work planning

  • Work procedures

  • 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 tools and equipment applicable to position including but not limited to:

  • Manual/power tools

  • Electronic testing devices

  • Control devices

  • Experience and training related to:

  • Gas processing fundamentals

  • Computers and related software

  • Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes

  • Company policies and procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems.

  • Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals

  • Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of: reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position

  • Knowledge of: instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems

  • Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebraic formulas

  • Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instruction

  • Licenses and Certifications

  • None required

  • Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

  • Heavy 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/Requirements

  • Standing: Frequently

  • Walking: Frequently

  • Sitting: Occasionally

  • Lifting: Occasionally

  • Carrying: Occasionally

  • Pushing: Occasionally

  • Pulling: Occasionally

  • Climbing: Occasionally

  • Balancing: Occasionally

  • Stooping: Occasionally

  • Kneeling: Occasionally

  • Crouching: Occasionally

  • Crawling: Occasionally

  • Reaching: Constantly

  • Handling: Constantly

  • Fingering: Constantly

  • Feeling: Constantly

  • Talking: Frequently

  • Hearing: Frequently

  • Tasting/Smelling: Constantly

  • Near Vision: Constantly

  • Far Vision: Constantly

  • Depth Perception: Constantly

  • Vision: Constantly

  • Working Conditions/Environment

  • Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental 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 expected within an assigned area, and as required to other locations

  • 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.

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