Geologist

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a senior geologist to oversee complex subsurface evaluations for underground gas and liquids storage. You will provide technical leadership in drilling, cavern integrity, and workover planning, with independent execution and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and drive improvements in data quality and process standards for organizational assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or geologic engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of underground storage experience.
• Experience reading regulations, reports, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Own complex subsurface analyses and monitoring for cavern data and integrity results.
• Lead drilling/solution mining workups and justify technical plans.
• Resolve cavern integrity challenges via detailed interpretation and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor junior staff and guide cross-functional teams on technical issues.

Skills

Geology expertise

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology

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 Serves as a senior geologist, oversseing and owning delivery of complex subsurface evaluations and integrity workstreams for ONEOK's underground gas and liquids storage and reserve assets. Provides technical leadership for drilling/solution mining support, down hole corrosion monitoring, integrity testing, shut-in testing, inventory verification, geological and geophysical evaluation and work over operations. Works independently under limited supervision, drives direct improvements to systems and workflows, and leads cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex well and cavern challenges. Works independently under limited oversight, leading complex engineering work and providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Influences technical decisions through expertise and experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Owns delivery of complex subsurface analyses and monitoring (cavern data, subsidence, integrity results, flow behavior, inventory verification) and provides actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Leads technical evaluation and support for drilling, solution mining, and workover planning; develops/validates complex work plans and technical justifications.
• Evaluates and resolves complex well and cavern integrity challenges through detailed interpretation of formation behavior, operational conditions, and material performance; drives root-cause investigation. [ONEOK Leve...uide Final | PDF]
• Drives direct improvements to underground storage integrity processes, analysis methods, and reporting systems; standardizes best practices and strengthens data quality.
• Collaborates across multiple teams/departments and may engage external parties on medium-to-high complexity matters requiring explanation, interpretation, and advising.
• Supports regulatory interactions by providing technical input for rule interpretations, variances, drilling plans, permits, and compliance documentation; helps ensure alignment with standards and requirements.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and training to junior staff; may delegate work and review work products for technical accuracy and completeness.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in geology, geologic engineering typically required, or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related experience

Work Experience

• Typically requires at least 8-10 years of underground storage experience
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including accessing computers and applicable software
• Experience and training related to: Underground storage activities Company/governmental operating and safety procedures Interpersonal/communication skills
• Experience identifying, researching, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems or specific situations and determining appropriate action/response
• Experience researching and preparing project material and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, and various reports, forms, and correspondence
• Experience reading and interpreting governmental regulations, references, journals, construction plans, blueprints, contracts, manuals, reports, specifications, and correspondence
• Experience interacting, negotiating, advising, and communicating effectively
• Experience examining, testing, and evaluating new products, materials, and techniques
• Experience developing information and making presentations to groups and individuals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: methods of project economic evaluation required
• Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, statistical methods, and calculus
• Skills in: Strong influence and communication skills; ability to guide technical discussions and mentor less experienced employees.

Licenses and Certifications

None required Professional Geologist License Preferred

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, plant, and job sites out-of-doors required Driving Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

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, plant, and job sites out-of-doors 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 $131,000.00 - $197,000.00

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.