Engineer II

ONEOK•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Performs intermediate-level engineering and/or project management duties across functional areas such as pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operations, gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, measurement station design, processing and storage facility operations, and construction project estimating, design, and coordination. The role supports the design, procurement, construction, optimization, and operation of company assets, including transmission and gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations, dehydration plants, NGL fractionation and natural gas processing facilities, and hydrocarbon storage facilities. The Engineer II provides technical and engineering assistance, conducts analyses and studies, evaluates projects and asset performance, and recommends improvements to capacity, operating costs, measurement accuracy, and system operations. The role also performs project management activities, including contract and bid support, cost management, change management, scheduling, construction support, and progress reporting. Travel to other locations is required. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience and training related to transmission or gathering pipeline operations; gas measurement and regulation; processing or storage operations; company or governmental operating and safety procedures; and pipeline stress/strain analyses.
Engineering design experience and knowledge of design criteria for natural gas and/or NGL pipeline systems.
Typically four or more years of experience in engineering, operations, and/or project management.
Experience using applications such as Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, and Word.
Experience researching and preparing project materials, design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and related reports, forms, and correspondence.
Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action or response.
Knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing facilities and their design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Knowledge of material failure, structural analysis, industry standards, and governmental regulations.
Ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to analyze and resolve questions concerning engineering design and calculations, with supervisor assistance as needed on more complex matters.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
Ability to recommend and implement initiatives and complete projects.
Ability to apply mathematics, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods.
Ability to interact, negotiate, and communicate effectively, including conveying technical information in organized written form.
Ability to operate required office tools and equipment.
Travel to other locations is required.
If assigned a company vehicle, the employee must have the applicable driver's license.

Responsibilities

Direct and/or perform engineering and project management activities related to the design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets.
Support transmission and gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations, dehydration plants, NGL fractionation and natural gas processing facilities, and hydrocarbon storage facilities.
Develop construction plans and support their implementation.
Manage third-party contract resources.
Provide technical and engineering assistance on equipment and system design, pipeline sizing and evaluation, pipeline control, facility design and operations, policies and procedures, and process safety.
Perform project management activities involving bid proposals and contracts, AFE preparation and cost management, Management of Change, material and equipment specifications and selection, construction support, schedules, progress reports, and change orders.
Identify equipment efficiencies, complete hydraulic calculations, determine valve and pipeline sizing, and perform gas flow analysis.
Research, analyze, prepare, and/or approve engineering studies, regulatory and standards information, pipeline and measurement system analyses, bid proposals, contracts, cost estimates, and material specifications.
Analyze assets and recommend improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies.
Evaluate measurement system designs and recommend improvements to station capacity, operating costs, measurement accuracy, and downstream reporting systems.
Support economic analyses of potential projects, including operational estimates, equipment efficiency assessments, enhancement needs, and definitive studies for potential acquisitions.
Identify opportunities for improvement and assist with implementing new processes.