Measurement Compliance Specialist IV

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

ONEOK is seeking a Measurement Compliance Specialist IV to support compliance, data assurance, and data quality standards within the Natural Gas Processing Measurement group. This role leads standardized measurement compliance processes, drives risk analysis and mitigation efforts, supports external and internal audits, and develops practical solutions to strengthen regulatory compliance, contractual alignment, company standards, and industry best practices.

The Measurement Compliance Specialist IV collaborates closely with Commercial, Operations, Measurement, Accounting, producers, and other key business partners to ensure accurate, reliable measurement data and resolve discrepancies impacting stakeholders. Strong project management capabilities, sound judgment, relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate complex compliance requirements into actionable plans are essential.

Knowledge of BLM regulations is strongly preferred, and oil and gas measurement experience—particularly with FLOWCAL and TESTit—is highly desired. This role is based at ONEOK Plaza in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk analysis efforts across multiple projects and processes, prioritizing risks and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure measurement processes, systems, and data comply fully with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive solutions to address identified risks, ensuring long-term compliance and process improvement.
• Manage and lead internal audits and assessments, providing actionable, data-driven recommendations to address findings.
• Mentor team members (Levels I–III) in risk analysis, compliance interpretation, and solution implementation to foster growth and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and refining compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks to enhance organizational resilience.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Operations, Measurement, and Accounting), providing insights and recommendations regarding compliance risks and data integrity.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to compliance and data assurance, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Identify and drive opportunities for technological advancements and process automation to streamline compliance activities.
• Represent the organization by contributing to compliance presentations for management and industry conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of related work experience preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Oil and gas measurement regulatory requirements and industry standards (AGA, API).
• Advanced compliance frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory obligations.
• Risk management, project management, and compliance strategy principles.

Skills in:

• Leading and managing complex compliance projects and initiatives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzing and interpreting data to drive decisions and identify process improvements.
• Innovating and automating processes to enhance compliance and data assurance activities.

Ability to:

• Mentor and guide team members, fostering professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Translate strategic compliance objectives into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including presenting at industry conferences.
• Work independently and provide leadership on complex projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) preferred.
• Certified Project Manager (IAPM) preferred.

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 but may include walking or standing for brief periods.
• Standing: Occasionally.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Sitting: Constantly.
• Lifting: Occasionally (includes upward pulling).
• Carrying: Occasionally.
• Pushing: Occasionally.
• Pulling: Occasionally (includes jerking).
• 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 (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture).
• 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 (three-dimensional vision and ability to judge distances).
• Color Vision: Constantly (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Well-lighted, climate-controlled areas (Constantly).
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly).
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly).

Travel is expected to be 10% or less and may include day trips or occasional travel to field assets and industry conferences. Based on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Schedule

Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility for either eight-hour days or a 4-9-4 schedule, with Friday designated as a remote workday.

Pay

Expected salary range: $115,000.00 – $173,000.00.