Pipeline System Planner II

ONEOK, Inc.•Tulsa, OK

47d

About The Position

Perform advanced level duties related to pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation, construction estimates; and/or design and coordination of pipeline construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, related field or a combination of formal education and the following job-related experience
Direct hydraulic modeling experience
Experience with and working knowledge of pipelines and related facilities design, construction, operation and maintenance projects
Experience with Synergi gas or other hydraulic modeling software, PI and Spotfire
Experience and training related to: Transmission/gathering pipeline operations Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
Experience identifying, researching, evaluating and prioritizing operational problems or specific situations and determining appropriate action/response
Experience researching and preparing specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, various reports, forms and correspondence
Experience developing information, conducting meetings and making presentations to groups and individuals
Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas and statistical methods
Ability to: read and understand governmental regulations, references, journals, construction plans, blueprints, contracts, manuals, reports, specifications and correspondence and use that knowledge to develop and complete projects
Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning hydraulic modeling scenarios and engineering studies
Ability to: assume responsibility, perform duties and handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment
Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise and communicate effectively
Ability to: direct and/or delegate work assignments
Ability to: maintain strict confidentiality

Responsibilities

Develop and design various models for pipeline systems and make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs and system operation. Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load and studies
Perform hydraulic modeling studies and system design based on analysis of known system values and provided forecast growth projection
Work in a capability team in direct support of developing commercial growth opportunities and operational improvements, maintaining system models used for analysis
Perform calculations related to projected fuel usage
Coordinate hydraulic modeling support of projects among regions and/or departments including, but not limited to: System design Sizing specifications Construction and/or relocation projects Capacity of existing facilities studies Growth projections
Provide technical and/or engineering assistance to management, employees, governmental/regulatory agencies and others on matters including, but not limited to: Regulator settings/pipeline control Pipeline sizes Compression station throughputs System operations Pipeline facility design Changes in gas supplies Changes in receipts and/or deliveries
Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including, but not limited to: Hydraulic modeling scenarios Engineering studies Pipeline system analyses and recommendations Pipeline bid proposals Daily models for PCC/Commercial
Develop and implement new processes as requested by management
Review the work of colleagues
Analyze data and complete projects with little assistance; may serve in a lead role capacity