Consultant Senior Measurement Systems

ONEOK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 108.000 - 162.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a Consultant – Measurement Systems for its Natural Gas Pipeline team. The role requires deep experience in volumetric measurement technologies and cross-functional collaboration to resolve measurement anomalies and improve practices.

The successful candidate will monitor measurement at terminals, develop standards, mentor teammates, and stay current with API MPMS. Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience required; Tulsa, OK area.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years natural gas measurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of measurement technologies (ultrasonic, Coriolis, orifice).
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Ability to mentor teammates and lead measurement initiatives.
• Experience with API MPMS standards preferred.
• Ability to prepare and present measurement reports.
• Experience with SCADA data and loss/gain analysis.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and analyze volumetric measurement at terminals and pipelines.
• Provide measurement system enhancements and equipment replacements.
• Prepare measurement reports for internal groups.
• Develop measurement standards and procedures.
• Support training in measurement applications.

Kenntnisse

Measurement systems

Coriolis meters

Ultrasonic meters

Orifice meters

Gas chromatography

Investigation techniques

Data analysis

Communication

Project collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Jobbeschreibung

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

ONEOK is looking to add a Consultant – Measurement Systems to our Natural Gas Pipeline team! A successful candidate for this role will have at least 5 years of natural gas measurement experience including strong technical knowledge of currently available measurement technologies such as ultrasonic, Coriolis, and orifice measurement, gas chromatography, L&U investigation strategies, etc. This position will play a key role assisting with the development of our teams’ measurement knowledge, providing in depth investigative support for measurement anomalies, and support our Measurement Engineering team. If you enjoy mentoring eager teammates, promoting Measurement Excellence across an organization, providing highly technical measurement troubleshooting support, and pursuing the continuous improvement of Measurement best practices, we would love to talk to you.

Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the volumetric measurement at terminals, tank farms and pipeline operations. Ensures that the integrity of all measurement equipment is consistent with current industry, safety policies and regulatory guidelines. Ensures distribution of proper analysis and data workflow to maintain operational efficiency. Prepares, validates and presents measurement reports to various groups within the organization. Develops and communicates measurement standards, guidelines and procedures that correlate with current API and industry standards. Stays current on new measurement technology through ongoing training to be able to provide technical expertise in the field of measurement. Monitors and reconciles product over/short volumes within multiple system. Resolves ticketing issues both internally and with third party customers to include guidance to upper management on measurement discrepancy resolutions and settlement claims. Provide guidance to engineering on measurement equipment selection and installation based on project plans, commercial needs and operational requirements.

Applies advanced principles/theories/concepts/techniques and regularly uses broad-based expertise and unique knowledge to contribute to the development of innovative principles/ideas. Work assignments are often unique or highly complex requiring analysis of situations/data and evaluation of intangibles, often providing solutions that are highly creative. Primarily works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets with assignments often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action essential to obtaining desired outcomes. Failure to obtain results or erroneous judgement/recommendations normally result in failure to reach crucial and significant organizational objectives and may profoundly affect the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Analysis

• Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the volumetric measurement and flow of pipeline operations.
• Identifies cost efficient and effective measure systems.
• Identifies poorly performing assets and makes equipment replacement recommendations, system configuration changes, or changes in operating practices.
• Monitors physical over/short processes to identify imbalances that require investigation or explanation.
• Investigates physical inventory anomalies.
• Provides real time 24/7 analysis if needed for volume loss determination calculations using pipeline and facility SCADA data via PHD and other internal analytical data collection programs.
• Resolves over/short imbalances and provide guidance on avoiding similar discrepancies in the future.
• Collaborates with and attends meetings with internal and third-party stakeholders to resolve measurement system issues.
• Resolves measurement equipment concerns by identifying the faulty equipment and managing the troubleshooting process.
• Analyzes and provides measurement system data, considerations, and resolutions to measurement obstacles and issues.
• Develops and maintains reports, and creates ad hoc queries/reports.
• Provides loss control and financial risk analysis to upper management.

Commercial Projects

• Collaborates with and attends meetings with internal stakeholders to develop and implement commercial and maintenance funded project plans.
• Provides detailed measurement specifications on equipment needed for engineering cost estimates.
• Provides technical support on equipment design variances based on individual project plans.
• Ensures project plans and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) are accurate and provide solutions based on specific measurement equipment needs.

Standards & Procedures

• Develops, reviews, and modifies measurement standards and procedures.
• Attends industry measurement committee meetings to stay current on the latest measurement practices.
• Stays current on updates made to the 21 chapters within API MPMS that impact measurement practices and equipment to ensure compliance and maintain accurate measurement.

Training

• Develops and facilitates measurement system applications training.

Third-Party Inspections

• Witnesses third-party metering inspections and attends water-draws.
• Ensures American Petroleum Institute (API) and System Integrity Plan (SIP) process and procedure compliance.
• Maintains third-party calibration documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience

• 10 or more years related work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English

Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers

Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions

Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet

Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures

Ability to: compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives

Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives

Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment

Ability to: deal with highly complex and/or sensitive issues where no existing policies or precedents apply

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

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 (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 (Frequently)

Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

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 [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$108,000.00 - $162,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.