CPM/Leak Detection Engineer

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

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company LLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a Computational Pipeline Monitoring/Leak Detection Engineer to help maintain advanced leak detection and pipeline simulation systems. This position requires experience in engineering and significant knowledge in hydraulics, leak detection technologies, and programming.

The ideal candidate will provide 24/7 support for operations, collaborate with various teams, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required, along with a minimum of four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related work experience preferred.
• Aptitude in hydraulics and leak detection technologies.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues concerning engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, develops, and implements pipeline monitoring systems.
• Provides 24/7 control room support including being on call.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to determine business needs.

Skills

Python

JAVA

PowerShell

Hydraulics

Leak detection technologies

Statistical analysis

Measurement/instrumentation

SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Operations Control Support team, the CPM (Computational Pipeline Monitoring)/Leak Detection Engineer contributes to ONEOK's commitment to safe, efficient, 24/7 operations by maintaining a state‑of‑the‑art computer‑based transient model leak detection and CPM systems and pipeline simulation systems for liquid petroleum pipelines. The CPM Engineer provides real‑time support to Operations Control, maintains and updates the CPM Systems, and evaluates and implements enhancements to the CPM Systems. This role requires an ability to manage multiple projects of varying timelines while also providing operations support.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY

Maintains and implements state‑of‑the‑art computer‑based transient model leak detection and computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) systems and pipeline simulation systems for liquid petroleum pipelines. Provides real‑time support to Operations Control, maintains and updates the CPM Systems, and evaluates and implements enhancements to the CPM Systems. Applies fundamental engineering principles and experience to improve operational safety, solve real‑time problems, reduce operations upsets and increase efficiency. Develops specifications and recommendations for process control applications. Provides support on matters requiring immediate diagnostic response on critical system outages. Works closely with multi‑discipline teams made up of Project Managers, Controls Technology Engineers, other CPM Systems Analysts, Controllers, SCADA Analysts, etc., to complete projects. Manages multiple engineering projects with competing priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes, develops, implements, and maintains computational pipeline monitoring (CPM), leak detection systems, and pipeline simulations systems to meet business requirements, in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Uses physics, engineering, and computational fluid dynamics principles to perform pipeline profile analyses and assessments.
• Provides leak detection applications support, development, and testing for a diverse range of issues/scopes and CPM designs.
• Provides 24/7 control room support, including being part of the on‑call support rotation.
• Interacts with controllers and explains concepts of hydraulics in practical terms.
• Collaborates with the software vendor to maintain leak detection and simulation models, including upgrades and periodic re‑certification testing.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to determine business needs for development and maintenance of applications enhancements and coding.
• Serves as project manager for enhancement and maintenance projects, supporting both internal and external stakeholders within the organization.
• Collaborates with stakeholders within the organization to identify system or operational enhancements, develop system solutions, and implement to reduce operational costs and improve operations reliability and efficiency.
• Works with project managers and other engineers to ensure that future projects contain the necessary equipment and instrumentation to achieve leak detection goals.
• Participates in evaluation, selection, and implementation of vendor applications including designs/develop for required system interfaces, recommends hardware and software.
• Evaluates systems architecture and new leak detection technologies, recommends CPM systems, and develops plans for their integration into the leak detection application environment.
• Analyzes SCADA and leak detection system data to identify leak detection system alarm parameters’ key performance indicators (KPI) and to evaluate SCADA systems performance.
• Develops and implements custom applications using Python, VBA, DOS batch file, and/or PowerShell.
• Develops, maintains, and updates technical practices related to leak detection and pipeline hydraulics.
• Performs periodic monitoring of all leak detection system alarms, reviews and interprets CPM data, prepares reports regarding CPM systems alarms data, reviews and/or performs leak size calculations and updates records, and reviews and updates manual overrides to CPM systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves abnormal operating conditions related to leak detection, participates in incident investigations involving CPM and/or other leak detection systems data by analyzing and interpreting data, and performs resulting action items involving CPM and/or other leak detection systems model modifications, systems configurations, processes and procedures, and other areas as needed.
• Develops knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to pipeline CPM systems, analyzes and establishes instructional goals and objectives for proper use of the CPM model‑based leak detection systems applications, and designs and develops training documents/materials.
• Uses physics, engineering, and computational fluid dynamics principles to perform complex pipeline profile analyses to create hydraulic modeling of pipeline leak signatures.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of related work experience (preferred).
• Experience with Python, JAVA, PowerShell.
• Aptitude in hydraulics, leak detection technologies, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and/or SCADA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations.
• 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 with supervisor assistance as needed.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to recommend and implement new initiatives and complete projects.
• Ability to apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods.
• Ability to interact, negotiate 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

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

Work is predominantly sedentary. Employees may be required to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects up to 10 pounds occasionally and perform other tasks described in the physical demands section. Walking and standing are occasionally required. The physical requirements are summarized in the original physical demands section.

TRAVEL

Travel to other locations may be required. Employees may be assigned a company vehicle requiring an applicable driver’s license.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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