Supervisor - Reliability Engineering

ONEOK Services Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company LLC seeks a Reliability Engineering Supervisor to lead reliability initiatives for natural gas liquids assets. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across operations.

Key responsibilities include supervising engineers and developing maintenance strategies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and relevant experience, particularly in rotating equipment management. Strong leadership skills and data analytical capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills in engineering.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reliability engineers and oversee operations of NGL assets.
• Develop reliability improvement plans and manage root-cause analyses.
• Coordinate projects and provide engineering assistance to other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Technical expertise in rotating equipment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

The Reliability Engineering Supervisor leads and coordinates reliability initiatives for natural gas liquids (NGL) assets, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations across processing, storage, and pipeline systems. This role supervises reliability engineers, drives predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, and utilizes data analytics to identify failure trends, optimize asset performance, and extend equipment life. The supervisor partners closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop reliability improvement plans, manage root‑cause failure analyses, and implement continuous improvement programs aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and technical expertise in rotating equipment are essential to maintaining system availability and minimizing downtime across critical NGL infrastructure.

Job Profile Summary

Perform and supervise employees engaged in engineering and project management related to plant processing, fractionation and liquids handling, storage field, gathering and transmission pipeline, and compression, including engineering, construction, regulatory compliance and budgets and schedules.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise others engaged in company engineering activities, including but not limited to plant and process facility design, pipeline design, construction, operation and maintenance projects, measurement, regulation and control facilities, gas treating and compressor facilities, product storage, pumping, loading and handling facilities, SCADA, DCS and PLC control systems, and processing equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps and coolers.
• Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to pipeline and process systems design criteria, structural and/or material failure analysis, policies and procedures, bid documents and specifications, contracts and procurement, technical and governmental reports, and material selection.
• Coordinate projects directly and among direct reports, departments, producers and contractors, including but not limited to bid proposals and contracts, operational problems, material specifications and selection, construction and/or relocation projects. Provide technical and engineering assistance to other departments, management, governmental and regulatory agencies, company attorneys, industry groups and others on matters related to projects and operations, policies, procedures, contracts, material selection, and governmental/regulatory rules and regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate various pipeline systems and make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs and system operation.
• Perform and supervise employees engaged in engineering services, scope definition, estimating, scheduling, design, preparation of bid instructions and bidding, procurement, construction, record keeping and environmental activities.
• Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources through assessing, scheduling and prioritizing projects based on customer need and value to the organization.
• Interact with direct and indirect reports, corporate personnel, regional personnel, public officials, contractors, customers and civic organizations on issues including general engineering activities, employee issues, public projects and project scheduling.
• Monitor, review, develop and prepare information including but not limited to budget planning and analysis, benchmarking comparisons, engineering analysis, incident reports, financial analysis, contractors’ work projects, response to regulatory inquiries and audit summaries.
• Administer technical and professional training programs ensuring compliance with company and governmental requirements.
• Conduct material failure and/or structural analysis; define standards for facilities and pipeline performance and develop/revise policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a combination of formal education with the following job related experience.

Experience

• Achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project and stakeholder successes.
• Use and function of applications such as Microsoft Excel, Project, Access and Word.
• Research, compose and prepare contracts, engineering studies, policies, procedures, reports and technical correspondence.
• Identify, research, evaluate and prioritize problems and situations, providing appropriate actions, alternatives and/or recommendations.
• SME level experience with material failure and structural analysis, with extensive knowledge of industry standards and governmental regulations.
• Read and interpret governmental regulations, codes and standards, manuals, policies, procedures, contracts, specifications and various reports.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations procedures and programs.
• Experience with all phases of project management including scoping, estimating, specification, scheduling, contracting, procurement, construction, commissioning and startup, budgeting, financial analyses and regulatory compliance.
• Training and experience related to design codes and standards, project management practices, communications skills, industry standards and governmental codes, rules and regulations, technical and safety training programs, regulatory inspection and material testing programs.
• Experience developing information and making presentations to groups and individuals.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply math, algebraic formulas and statistical methods.
• Lead, direct, supervise and train other employees.
• Working knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
• Communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information; conduct oral presentations.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include sedentary work, occasional lifting and carrying, standing, walking, and tasks requiring manual dexterity, finger dexterity, continuous hand and finger use, frequent talking and hearing, and travel to other locations. Activities include handling, pointing, reaching, and tasks requiring clear vision within 20' distance. The role is primarily office‑based.

Travel

Travel to other locations required. Employee may be assigned a company vehicle.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

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. 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.

Salary Range

Expected Salary Range $136,000.00 - $204,000.00.