Laboratory Supervisor, Measurement

ONEOK•Bridgeport, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking a Supervisor, Measurement within their Natural Gas Liquids division. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in chromatography, chromatography data systems (CDS), measurement balances (gas and NGL), O&M budgets, project management, and managing staff. This role directs measurement, sampling, and testing in a designated service area. ONEOK is a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years in business, focused on safety, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and employee well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must live close to Bridgeport, TX, other locations are Weatherford, Denton, North Ft. Worth or be willing to relocate.
Subject matter expert in chromatography, chromatography data systems (CDS), measurement balances (gas and NGL), O&M budgets, project management, and managing staff.
Familiarity with field operations and gas measurement methods.
Ability to apply math and algebraic formulas.
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Teams and Excel preferred.
Fluent in communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions; including conducting oral presentations.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently).
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently).
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally).
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 (Constantly).
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 (Constantly).
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 (Constantly).
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly).
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly).
Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently).
Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally).
Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally).
Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally).
Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally).
Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally).
Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally).
Potential electric shock (Occasionally).
Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally).
High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally).
Unprotected heights (Occasionally).
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly).
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly).
Travel to other locations and job sites out-of-doors required.
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences preferred.
An applicant would be considered equivalent with a combination of formal education and job related experience.
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Teams and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and direct employees in calibration, use, and maintenance of chromatographs, titration equipment, spectrophotometers, and other laboratory equipment as needed.
Support of Measurement Functions for all NGGP and NGL Operations, as needed.
Direct installation and operation of new equipment.
Verification of accuracy within control limits.
In-depth understanding of mass balance measurement, with an emphasis in NGL balances.
Equipment maintenance, including but not limited to gas chromatographs, sample cylinders, composite sampling systems.
Provide technical input to projects, support ongoing QA/QC troubleshooting and performance.
Monitoring accuracy of all data transmitted to stakeholders, including routine hydrocarbon composition, Sulfur species, and other test results as needed.
This is to include Fidelity Plots, control charting, or other QC techniques, as needed.
Coordinate and/or communicate with other departments, as needed.
This includes routine collaboration with other lab teams across the ONEOK system.
Periodic review of sampling procedures, communicating necessary changes to outside personnel.
Periodic review of relevant test methods, including but not limited to ASTM, GPA, API, and AGA standards.