Engineer II – Integrity Management Compliance

ONEOK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Engineer II – Integrity Management Compliance to help develop and implement integrity management programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support inspections. The role requires a background in pipeline regulations, strong analytical and interpretive skills, and collaboration with multiple teams to mitigate compliance risks. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and technical guidance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195 regulations
• Ability to interpret regulations and assess impacts
• Experience supporting compliance programs and audits

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret federal/state regulatory requirements (49 CFR 192/195)
• Support development and continuous improvement of Integrity Management programs
• Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities in programs
• Provide technical guidance on compliance obligations and regulatory changes
• Support regulatory inspections with documentation and coordination
• Analyze inspection outcomes to drive process improvements
• Lead or support projects enhancing compliance and efficiency
• Assist with MAOP/MOP, remaining life calculations, and related analyses

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Engineer II – Integrity Management Compliance

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

JOB SUMMARY

Job Description Summary

The Engineer II – Integrity Management Compliance is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Integrity Management programs to ensure adherence with applicable federal and state regulations. This role will serve as a technical resource for IM compliance related initiatives, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting activities while partnering with stakeholders and operational groups to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.

The ideal candidate is motivated and detail-oriented with a working knowledge of requirements under 49 CFR Parts 192 and/or 195. They possess technical expertise and critical thinking skills necessary to interpret requirements, evaluate impacts, and develop practical solutions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Monitor, interpret, and evaluate federal and state regulatory requirements including 49 CFR 192 and 49 CFR 195

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Integrity Management programs, procedures, and processes

Evaluate existing practices and programs to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities

Provide technical expertise and guidance to personnel across the organization regarding compliance obligations, regulatory changes, and engineering requirements

Support regulatory agency inspections by coordinating documentation, responding to requests, and facilitating interactions

Analyze inspection outcomes and lessons learned to identify opportunities for process improvements and program enhancements

Conduct reviews and analyses to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and internal programs

Aid in support of questions related to MAOP / MOP, Pressure / Remaining Life Calculations, Metallurgical reports, Pressure Cycling / Cyclic Fatigue Analysis, and technical procedures

Lead or support special projects, engineering analyses, and initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance, efficiency, and program effectiveness

Education

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

Work Experience

Experience and training related to:

Transmission/gathering pipeline operations

Facility operations

Integrity Management

Pipeline stress/strain analyses

Experience in engineering design and knowledge of criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems

Experience at this level is typically attained with four or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management

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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: 49 CFR Part 195 for Liquids and 49 CFR Part 192 for Natural Gas

Knowledge of: material failure and structural analysis preferred

Knowledge of: pipelines or hydrocarbon processing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance preferred

Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, manuals, specifications, and other relevant reports

Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions

Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines

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

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

$90,000.00 - $136,000.00

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.