PSM Compliance Engineer

ONEOK Services Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to perform intermediate level engineering and project management duties related to Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and experience in facilitating process risk analyses.

The successful candidate will be involved in implementing PSM policies and supporting regulatory compliance in a dynamic work environment. The expected salary range is between $90,000.00 - $136,000.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline) strongly recommended.
• Experience in facilitating process risk analyses such as PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA.
• Experience in oil, gas, chemical, or industrial processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PSM policies, standards, and governance programs.
• Facilitate process hazard analyses and internal audits.
• Support development and tracking of process safety training requirements.

Skills

Process hazard analysis

Project management

Technical communication

Interpreting engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical)

Tools

PHAPro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

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 intermediate level engineering and/or project management duties related to Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs supporting one or more functional areas that may include refined products and crude oil terminal facilities; processing and/or storage facility operations; and/or estimating, designing, and coordinating projects. Supports operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and company standards related to PSM and RMP.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PSM policies, standards, and governance programs aligned with regulatory requirements and recognized industry best practices.
• Develop, implement and maintain PSM facility procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and recognized industry best practices.
• Facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs) and PSM/RMP internal audits.
• Ensure timely resolution and verification of action items.
• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC) to ensure changes are documented in accordance with regulatory and company PSM/RMP standards.
• Apply engineering and process safety knowledge related to process controls, instrumentation, and pressure relief systems when evaluating PHA safeguards.
• Support development and tracking of process safety training requirements, ensuring personnel involved in covered processes are properly trained.
• Report leading and lagging process safety metrics to evaluate risk exposure and compliance performance.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and lessons learned implementation related to process safety events and near misses.
• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to equipment/system design, policies and procedures, process safety.
• Perform project management activities including but not limited to bid proposals and contracts, AFE preparation and cost management, management of change (MOC), construction plans and support, creating and updating schedules/timelines, preparing project progress and other reports, managing change orders, researching, analyzing, preparing and/or approving information including engineering studies, governmental rules, regulations, codes and standards, cost estimates; identify opportunities for improvement and assist with implementation of new processes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline) strongly recommended, or other technical degree with demonstrated process safety experience.

Work Experience

• Experience in facilitating process risk analyses such as PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA.
• Experience in facilitating internal auditing of PSM/RMP program compliance.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical design information.
• Experience working in oil, gas, chemical, or industrial processing environments.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, and maintenance organizations to address regulatory action items or implementation of new company standards.
• Experience preparing technical analyses, PHA/Audit documentation, and action item reporting/management.
• Experience in use and function of applications such as PHAPro, 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, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: apply knowledge of process hazard analysis to identify and evaluate probability and consequence of process risks.
• Ability to: inform engineering and operational decisions based on risk‑based process hazard analysis.
• Ability to: communicate process safety risks and safeguards clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• 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: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner.
• Knowledge of: operation of pipelines, terminals or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities.
• Knowledge of: Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of: independence of layers of protection and safeguard effectiveness.
• Skills in: facilitating and reviewing process hazard analysis (e.g., HAZOP and LOPA).
• Skills in: interpreting P&IDs, process safety information, and engineering documentation.

Licenses and Certifications

Process Hazard Analysis Facilitator certification preferred.

Physical Demands / Requirements

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects occasionally; walking or standing briefly. The role requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, near and far vision, depth perception, and color vision. The work environment is well‑lit and climate controlled; frequent repetitive motion and use of a computer monitor are common. Travel to other locations is required; driving may be required and a company vehicle may be assigned.

Working Conditions / Environment

Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions such as well‑lit, climate controlled areas with frequent repetitive motion and computer use.

Travel

Travel to other locations required. Driving may be required and a company vehicle may be assigned based on assigned tasks.

Equal Opportunity 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. 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary Range $90,000.00 - $136,000.00