Operations Technician Jobs in Oklahoma
Operations Technician jobs in Oklahoma concentrate in the energy sector, including oil and gas extraction, pipeline operations, and power generation, with additional demand in chemical processing and municipal utilities, and openings range from entry-level field roles to senior plant operators. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor most of the hiring, with Enid also active given its refinery and agricultural processing base, and employers like Devon Energy, ONEOK, and Phillips 66 maintain consistent operations technician workforces across the state. Process control, instrumentation, and SCADA operations are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance
Schedule: Full Time, Evening Shift
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City
*Mechanical Contractor or Mechanical Journeyman License Required*
*Must be able to Pass Background Check & Drug Test*
Job Summary:
Operates and performs repairs and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers and power plant equipment.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors operate and adjust facility equipment and power plant machinery following defined procedures. Performs scheduled inspection of various equipment for preventive maintenance programs and maintains records per policy.
- Repairs broken water and/or steam lines and install new lines. Performs water and air balancing to ensure proper distribution per system design. Overhauls and maintains all types of pumps, including centrifugal, rotor, positive displacement and multiple stage feed pumps. Overhauls and maintains multiple stage air compressors
- Overhauls and maintains hot water heating systems.
- Cleans and repairs: pneumatic and low voltage regulating controls; steam pressure control valves; various types of heat exchangers; and electrical motors and vacuum pumps.
- Maintains and upgrades the building automation system and integral components to the system such as but not limited to, variable air volume (VAV’s), thermostat’s, air handling unit (AHU) controllers, and makes adjustments to control strategies as conditions change
- Makes rounds to check all mechanical equipment in the facility to ascertain that it is working properly. Performs troubleshooting when and where required
- Performs maintenance welding and occasional silver soldering and brazing, and sweat copper as needed.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience
EXPERIENCE
- Two years' experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Rare driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Missouri, St. Louis
- Stationary Engineer Class 1 - City of St. Louis, MO
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Boiler Operator - Oklahoma Department of Labor
- And
- Mechanical Contractor - Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
- Or
- Mechanical Journeyman - Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
State of Work Location: Illinois, Wisconsin
- N/A
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance
Schedule: Full Time, Evening Shift
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City
*Mechanical Contractor or Mechanical Journeyman License Required*
*Must be able to Pass Background Check & Drug Test*
Job Summary:
Operates and performs repairs and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers and power plant equipment.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors operate and adjust facility equipment and power plant machinery following defined procedures. Performs scheduled inspection of various equipment for preventive maintenance programs and maintains records per policy.
- Repairs broken water and/or steam lines and install new lines. Performs water and air balancing to ensure proper distribution per system design. Overhauls and maintains all types of pumps, including centrifugal, rotor, positive displacement and multiple stage feed pumps. Overhauls and maintains multiple stage air compressors
- Overhauls and maintains hot water heating systems.
- Cleans and repairs: pneumatic and low voltage regulating controls; steam pressure control valves; various types of heat exchangers; and electrical motors and vacuum pumps.
- Maintains and upgrades the building automation system and integral components to the system such as but not limited to, variable air volume (VAV’s), thermostat’s, air handling unit (AHU) controllers, and makes adjustments to control strategies as conditions change
- Makes rounds to check all mechanical equipment in the facility to ascertain that it is working properly. Performs troubleshooting when and where required
- Performs maintenance welding and occasional silver soldering and brazing, and sweat copper as needed.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience
EXPERIENCE
- Two years' experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Rare driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Missouri, St. Louis
- Stationary Engineer Class 1 - City of St. Louis, MO
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Boiler Operator - Oklahoma Department of Labor
- And
- Mechanical Contractor - Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
- Or
- Mechanical Journeyman - Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
State of Work Location: Illinois, Wisconsin
- N/A
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Operations Technician Job Market in Oklahoma
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations technician jobs across Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma Corporation Commission safety compliance knowledge preferred for oil and gas roles
- High school diploma or GED with completion of a technical or vocational program
- Two or more years of hands-on experience in plant, pipeline, or field operations
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, instrumentation, or process control equipment
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license required for field-based and rural site positions
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Operations Technician Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations technician in Oklahoma?
Most Oklahoma employers expect candidates to hold a technical certificate or associate degree from a program like those offered at Tulsa Community College or Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, covering process technology, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance. Oklahoma does not require a single statewide license for operations technicians, but roles in oil and gas or utilities often expect OSHA safety training, a Hazmat certification, or employer-specific qualifications tied to Oklahoma Corporation Commission standards.
Which companies hire operations technicians in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma operations technician roles are posted by SSM Health, Warren CAT, and Google and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oklahoma's energy-heavy economy means a large share of these openings come from upstream and midstream oil and gas operators, pipeline companies, and electric utilities with long-established Oklahoma footprints.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most operations technician jobs?
Oklahoma City, Hugo, and Norman lead Oklahoma for operations technician openings right now. Oklahoma City and Tulsa drive the bulk of listings because both metros host major energy company headquarters, refinery operations, and chemical processing facilities, while Enid draws consistent demand from agricultural processing and its proximity to active oilfield infrastructure in northwest Oklahoma.
Are there remote operations technician jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of operations technician openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-specific nature of most roles in this field. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are data monitoring, SCADA analysis, and reporting functions, which some employers allow off-site on a partial basis.
How can I get hired as a operations technician in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a process technology program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee or Tulsa Community College, both of which have direct pipelines to Oklahoma energy employers. Companies like ONEOK and midstream operators in the state regularly hire graduates into operator trainee or field technician associate roles. Candidates without a degree can start in adjacent positions such as plant helper, maintenance assistant, or meter reader, using that experience to move into a full technician role within one to two years.
Where can I find and apply to operations technician jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to operations technician jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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