Hydraulics Engineer III

ONEOK•Tulsa, OK

1d•$110,000 - $166,000

About The Position

As a Hydraulics Engineer III, you will lead hydraulic modeling and analysis tasks, develop and maintain system models, and provide detailed recommendations for improvements. You will provide engineering analysis to enhance existing assets and potential expansion projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience
Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for pipeline systems
Experience at this level is typically attained with a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering and pipeline design/operation, preferably with a hydraulic focus.
Experience with hydraulic modeling software including or similar to SPS, Fathom, Synergi Gas, Emerson PipelineOptimizer, ProMax, VMG Sim, etc.
Experience and knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and operations.
Knowledge of hydraulic modeling concepts, software, and tools.
Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, hydraulic equations, affinity laws, and statistical methods for detailed analysis
Knowledge of: pipeline operations and commercial functions with the ability to understand and analyze business impacts
Ability to: analyze and resolve complex issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations
Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations including DOT 195 and/or 192, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, and other relevant reports and correspondence
Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives
Ability to: lead groups effectively
Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines
Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
Ability to: interact, collaborate with teams 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

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of pumps, compressor stations, and/or storage facilities preferred
Experience with BI/analytical tools such as PI, Spotfire, etc. preferred
Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing problems and coordinating appropriate action/response

Responsibilities

Leads steady-state or transient hydraulic modeling for existing assets and potential expansion projects with minimal supervision.
Makes and implements recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
Builds, maintains, and validates system models used for complex analysis.
Collects and analyzes data to identify significant business and pipeline optimization opportunities.
Recommends and implements new processes and ideas for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of hydraulic modeling.
Creates pipeline operating plans and provides operational guidance to Operations Control and Scheduling teams when requested.
Supports planning of field operations projects and activities.
Evaluates potential projects to determine the value to ONEOK including economic modeling, process mapping, user stories, or other required documentation.
Engages with project teams through evaluation, implementation, and adoption to ensure expected value is achieved and retained.
Works with all levels of leadership to ensure alignment on current and future optimization strategies.
Reports on assigned projects through project management tools or other documents as required by management or the respective project.