Manager - Operations

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

ONEOK is seeking a Manager - Operations to lead safe, reliable, and efficient operations within the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Pipelines and Terminals segment. This role will oversee operations across the East Texas coverage area, supporting assets from Weatherford to Lufkin, and will provide leadership to a long-tenured, highly autonomous team with five direct reports. The Manager - Operations will be responsible for driving operational performance, safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, budget execution, and continuous improvement across assigned pipeline and terminal operations. This position partners closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial, Scheduling, and Environmental, Safety & Health teams to support daily operations, maintenance planning, incident response, cost management, and customer commitments. This is a multidimensional leadership role that requires broad operations knowledge and the ability to stay engaged across all aspects of field operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience along with a background in oil and gas operations, pipeline or terminal operations, safety and environmental compliance, team development, and operational decision-making in a dynamic field environment. This role may be based in Weatherford, TX or Wortham, TX and follows a hybrid schedule, with Monday through Thursday in the office and Friday remote. The position requires approximately 25% travel within the East Texas coverage area, along with occasional travel to Tulsa, OK. Candidates should be comfortable leading within an established team environment while bringing the initiative, judgment, and technical breadth needed to manage day-to-day priorities with a high degree of latitude. Job Profile Summary Responsible for leading the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of oil & gas assets within an assigned area (e.g., pipelines, plants, terminals, or gathering systems). This role oversees daily operations, ensures compliance with regulatory and company standards, and drives performance across safety, reliability, and cost. The position provides leadership to supervisors and frontline teams while partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial, and Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) to deliver consistent operational performance and continuous improvement. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Lead and manage operations teams, including supervisors and field personnel, ensuring safe and effective execution of daily activities. Oversee the operation of pipelines, processing plants, compressor stations, terminals, or related facilities within an assigned region. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, as well as company standards and procedures. Drive a strong safety culture, including adherence to process safety management practices and operational discipline. Monitor and improve asset performance, reliability, and uptime through effective coordination with Maintenance and Engineering teams. Manage operating budgets, track costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety or reliability. Support planning and execution of maintenance activities, turnarounds, and minor capital projects. Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented. Coordinate with Commercial and Scheduling teams to meet throughput, production, and customer commitments. Ensure workforce capability through training, development, and succession planning. Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and external parties, including regulators and local stakeholders as needed. Leadership Direct leadership of supervisors and/or multi-layer operational teams Accountable for