Corrosion Engineer III

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a corrosion engineering professional to lead advanced asset integrity activities across pipelines, terminals, and processing facilities.

The role emphasizes RBI, corrosion control program development, data-driven risk mitigation, and collaboration with Operations and Engineering to extend asset life and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Experience with corrosion damage mechanisms and RBI considerations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 7+ years in corrosion or asset integrity.
• Proven ability to conduct engineering studies and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve corrosion control programs for pipelines and facilities.
• Support RBI programs to identify and mitigate integrity risks.
• Evaluate corrosion threats and recommend monitoring and mitigation strategies.
• Establish corrosion monitoring programs and review inspection data.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to ensure risk-informed decisions.

Skills

Corrosion engineering

Asset integrity

RBI

Integrity management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary Performs advanced corrosion engineering and asset integrity activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of ONEOK assets. Responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing corrosion control programs, risk-based inspection (RBI) methodologies, integrity management strategies, and failure analysis initiatives across pipelines, terminals, storage facilities, processing plants, and related infrastructure. Provides technical leadership and strategic direction to minimize integrity risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and support the safe operation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corrosion control programs for pipelines, terminals, storage facilities, processing plants, compressor stations, pump stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs), corrosion threat assessments, inspection plans, and mitigation strategies. This includes developing corrosion loops utilizing P&IDs and creating integrity operating windows (IOWs).
• Support and optimize Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs to identify, prioritize, and mitigate integrity risks.
• Evaluate internal corrosion threats and recommend appropriate monitoring, mitigation, and prevention strategies.
• Establish and maintain corrosion monitoring programs including coupons, probes, fluid sampling, inspection data review, and condition assessments.
• Evaluate integrity data and communicate recommendations to operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Support capital projects and operational initiatives through material selection, corrosion reviews, and integrity risk assessments.
• Partner with Operations, Reliability, Facility Integrity, Process Engineering, and project teams to ensure corrosion risks are considered throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Be knowledgeable in corrosion engineering, damage mechanisms, industry standards, and integrity management practices.
• Develop engineering recommendations to reduce corrosion threat levels, improve equipment reliability, reduce operating costs, and extend asset life.
• Review and approve engineering studies, corrosion assessments, inspection recommendations, and mitigation plans.
• Evaluate industry best practices and emerging technologies for application across ONEOK assets.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical development opportunities for engineers and integrity personnel.
• Support development of performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used to evaluate corrosion program effectiveness.
• Monitor and trend integrity performance indicators and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Develop and implement processes that improve data quality, program effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to standardize corrosion and integrity practices across business segments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred

Work Experience

Experience and knowledge of corrosion damage mechanisms and criteria for risk in natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude, and refined products

Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in corrosion or asset integrity engineering

Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes

Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, AutoCAD, etc.

Experience researching and preparing materials other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence for technical specifications, budgets, engineering studies, etc.

Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response

Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Experience reading, understanding and marking up process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: internal corrosion, damage mechanisms, material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations

Knowledge of: and understanding of operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts

Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence

Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations obtaining assistance if needed on more complex design and calculations

Ability to: review complex engineering drawings and material.

Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines

Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives

Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem

Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods

Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively

Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required

Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner

Licenses and Certifications

Internal Corrosion Technician Certification or Technologist Certification, preferred but not 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) 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 [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range $110,000.00 - $166,000.00

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.