Manager - Engineering

ONEOK • Mont Belvieu, TX

3d • $149,000 - $223,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading a team of engineers and technical staff supporting the design, reliability, and optimization of oil & gas assets. Ensures engineering standards, safety expectations, and regulatory requirements are consistently met across assigned assets or projects. Provides both leadership and technical oversight, partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, and Project teams to drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related discipline, typically required
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in the oil & gas industry
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas operations, including pipelines, processing plants, or production systems
• Understanding of engineering design principles, codes, and industry standards (e.g., ASME, API)
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical operational solutions
• Professional Engineer (PE) license typically required

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent industry experience may be considered
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technical professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee engineering support for pipeline, plant, terminal, or field operations, ensuring safe and reliable asset performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, company standards, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Provide technical review and approval of engineering designs, specifications, and modifications.
• Partners with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot performance issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support capital project development, including scope definition, cost estimates, and execution alignment with engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Ensure effective risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational and technical risks.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Commercial, Project Management, HSSE, and Regulatory teams.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level