Engineer IV

ONEOK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to provide engineering support within the Natural Gas Pipelines business segment. You will work on capital projects, operations support, PHA facilitation, and compliance with industry standards and company specifications.

The role spans process safety, standard and regulatory support, drafting, and project management for active capital maintenance and growth projects, with a sunset between 12–24 months for new interconnects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Ten+ years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, perform, coordinate and approve engineering and project management activities.
• Provide capital projects engineering and drafting support.
• Review bid proposals, contracts, and cost management.
• Manage change orders and prepare project progress reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

Provide engineering support to stakeholders within the Natural Gas Pipelines business segment as a member of the NGP Engineering Design and Standards team. Engineering support to include repeatable capital project engineering execution, maintenance of ONEOK engineering standards, operations support, PHA facilitation, root cause analysis, equipment sizing, technical bid reviews, and compliance with DOT 192, ASME, API, and ONEOK specifications. Also expected to implement directives from NGP Engineering and Operations Services management.

EDS Work is grouped into the following Focus Areas:

• Process Safety Support- lead the initiative to complete PHAs at existing facilities. Provide HAZOP support for MOCs, Capital projects and Operations.
• Standard & Regulatory Support-Review and update NGP Engineering Standards and Drafting Standard Designs. Integrate these standards into OMS. Provide regulatory guidance for NGP Operations.
• General Technical Support-Supporting active business development activities, general code and engineering standards questions, one-off technical questions, general drafting questions.
• Operations Engineering and Drafting Support-Continuous, long-running efforts related to supporting day-to-day operations. Includes: Operations engineering support & drafting, optimization support, troubleshooting operations issues.
• Capital Projects Engineering and Drafting-Project engineering and drafting for active capital maintenance and growth projects. Engineering support for capital projects in development. Sunset between 12-24 months. Includes various new interconnect projects

Job Profile Summary

Performs specialized engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation; gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, and measurement station design; processing and/or storage facility operation; and/or estimating, designing, and coordinating construction projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Direct, perform, coordinate and/or approve engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to:

Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations and dehydration plants

NGL fractionation, natural gas processing and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities

Construction plans and implementation

Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:

Pipeline sizing and evaluation

Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Policies and procedures

Process Safety

Direct, perform and review and/or approve project management activities including but not limited to:

Bid proposals and contracts

AFE preparation and cost management

Management of Change (MOC)

Material/equipment specifications and selection

Construction plans and support

Creating and updating schedules / timelines

Preparing project progress and other reports

Managing change orders

Review work by engineers regarding equipment efficiencies, hydraulic calculations, valve and pipe sizing and gas flow analysis.

Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to:

Governmental rules, regulations, codes, and standards

Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations

Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposals

Construction and/or measurement contracts

Material specifications/selections

Oversee analysis and evaluation of various pipeline systems and review recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation. Act as a subject matter expert to the organization for various engineering activities; mentor less experienced engineers

Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies

Review and create standard drawings for various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity and operating costs, to increase accuracy of measurement system and downstream reporting systems

Analyze and perform economic analysis related to potential new projects, including but not limited to operational cost estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, and needed enhancements and conducting studies for potential acquisitions

Recommend new processes and formulate new ideas; take lead role during implementation of new processes

Anticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands.

Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources

Assess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organization

May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management function

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
• Gas measurement and regulation activities
• Processing and/or storage operations
• Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
• Pipeline stress/strain analysis
• Industry best practices and design philosophy
• Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems
• Experience at this level is typically attained with ten or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management
• 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, etc.
• Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence
• Experience identifying, researching, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and determining appropriate action/response
• Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance
• Experience with material failure and structural analysis and thorough knowledge of industry standards and governmental regulations
• Experience reading and interpreting governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence
• Experience reviewing and approving complex engineering drawings and material

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Ability to: apply knowledge and sound problem-solving skills which include the ability to: research, analyze and resolve

Ability to: issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations and aids others

Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines

Ability to: identify, conceptualize 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

• 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

$133,000.00 - $199,000.00

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.