Engineer III

ONEOK is a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years in business, serving as a leading midstream service provider. We prioritize safety, sustainable operations, and environmental responsibility while maintaining a strong focus on our employees.

About the role

Directs and performs an advanced level of engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas, including pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation, gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, measurement station design, processing and/or storage facility operation, and estimating, designing, and coordinating construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets, such as:
  • Transmission and/or gathering systems
  • Measurement and regulation facilities
  • Compressor and pump stations
  • Dehydration plants
  • NGL fractionation, natural gas processing, and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities
  • Construction plans and implementation
  • Management of third-party contract resources
• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including:
  • Equipment/system design
  • Pipeline sizing and evaluation
  • Pipeline control
  • Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance
  • Policies and procedures
  • Process Safety
• Perform and review project management activities including:
  • 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
• Identify equipment efficiencies, complete hydraulic calculations, determine valve and pipeline sizing, and perform gas flow analysis.
• Research, analyze, prepare, and/or approve information including:
  • Engineering studies
  • 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
  • Cost estimates
  • Material specifications/selections
• Make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
• Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies.
• Analyze various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity, operating costs, measurement accuracy, and downstream reporting systems.
• Perform economic analysis related to potential new projects, including operational cost estimates, equipment efficiencies, needed enhancements, and definitive studies for potential acquisitions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement new processes with limited supervision.
• 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 based on customer needs and organizational value.
• May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction, and/or project management functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations, and/or project management, with knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems.
• Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence.
• Proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, and Word.
• Experience researching and preparing project materials, design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports.
• Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate responses.
• Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Skills

• Knowledge of material failure, structural analysis, and industry standards and governmental regulations.
• Understanding of operational functions and commercial relationships, with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts.
• Ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues concerning engineering design and calculations, obtaining assistance if needed.
• Ability to review complex engineering drawings and materials.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to identify, plan, and organize projects to completion.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to problems.
• 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, and technical material in a logical, organized, and coherent manner.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Constantly
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing (ladders, stairs): Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Constantly
• Handling: Constantly (manual dexterity)
• Fingering: Constantly (finger dexterity)
• Feeling: Constantly
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Tasting/Smelling: Occasionally
• Near Vision: Constantly (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less)
• Far Vision: Frequently (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more)
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Color Vision: Constantly

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental conditions in well-lighted, climate-controlled areas.
• Frequent repetitive motion and constant use of CRT (computer monitors).
• Travel to other locations and driving may be required, potentially involving a company vehicle and applicable driver's license.

Pay

Expected salary range: $110,000.00 - $166,000.00