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Oneok, Inc Surge Analysis Engineer in Tulsa, Oklahoma
#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 specialized engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: pipeline system planning and analysis, surge analysis, operating pressures and overpressure protection calculations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Conduct Steady State and Transient Pressure analysis for liquids operations:
Conduct surge analysis modeling for commercial and growth projects. Validate MOP calculations and communicate any changes.
Review and evaluate data related to overpressure protection setpoints, sizing and installation requirements. Communicate changes and results, escalating deficiencies appropriately. Assist in design and specification of new/modified overpressure protection mitigations.
Provide support to project managers, field operations and other groups as needed to promote pipeline integrity and educate others on operating pressures, overpressure protection mitigations, etc. Provide support to data collection efforts focused on setpoint and pressure data.
Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:
Equipment/system design
Pipeline sizing and evaluation
Pipeline control
Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance
Policies and procedures
Process Safety
Direct, perform and review and/or approve project management activities including but not limited to:
Review work by engineers regarding equipment efficiencies, hydraulic calculations, valve and pipe sizing and gas flow analysis.
Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to:
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
Oversee analysis and evaluation of various pipeline systems and review recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation. Act as a subject matter expert to the organization for various engineering activities; mentor less experienced engineers
Recommend new processes and formulate new ideas; take lead role during implementation of new processes
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 on customer needs and value to the organization
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred:
Work Experience
Working knowledge of Synergi Pipeline Simulator or similar software preferred.
Experience and training related to:
Transmission/gathering pipeline operations
Gas measurement and regulation activities
Processing and/or storage operations
Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
Pipeline stress/strain analysis
Industry best practices and design philosophy
Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas, liquids and/or NGLs in pipeline systems
Experience at this level is typically attained with ten or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management
Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes
Experience in use and function of applications such as: 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, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and determining appropriate action/response
Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance
Experience with material failure and structural analysis and thorough knowledge of industry standards and governmental regulations
Experience reading and interpreting governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence
Experience reviewing and approving complex engineering drawings and material
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts
Ability to: apply knowledge and sound problem-solving skills which include the ability to: research, analyze and resolve
Ability to: issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations and aids others
Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines
Ability to: identify, conceptualize and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives
Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
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, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner
Licenses and Certifications
- None required
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 may be 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 HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
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Expected Salary Range
$119,000.00 - $179,000.00
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 and storage services. Through our more than 50,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude 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 diversified 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.
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