Engineer III- Asset Integrity

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Job Summary

The Engineer III is responsible for the development and execution of field projects to address geological conditions resulting from hydrotechnical, erosional and/or natural ground movement that may be impacting or have the potential to impact pipeline operations.

This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously across ONEOK’s operating footprint, collaborating with Operations across the various business units. Project budgets ranging from $1,000,000. The Engineer III responsibilities include developing project cost estimates and budgets, forecasting and tracking project expenses, leading engineering consultants in the development of project mitigation designs, communicating clear scopes of work to contractors to safely execute project designs in the field, and reporting on projects in a timely manner to ensure compliance with environmental and other regulatory agencies. This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule which requires an in-office presence 3 days a week.

Job Profile Summary

Directs and performs an advanced level of engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: riverbank stabilization; engineered support structure design and/or maintenance; pipeline lowering, pipeline depth of cover correction, soil erosion repair, road improvements; and/or project cost controls and estimating; project design; and coordinating construction projects.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, or construction of company assets including but not limited to:
• Project Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Construction plans and implementation related to outside forces such as:
• Hydrotechnical: vertical scour, channel migrations, flooding
• Geotechnical: landslides, slope creep, karst, subsidence, mining
• Seismic activity: faults, liquefaction, lateral spreading
• Land usage
• Management of third-party contract resources
• Perform and review project management activities including but not limited to:
• Management of third-party engineering design consultants
• Design development
• Preparing bid proposals and contracts
• AFE preparation and cost management
• Management of Change (MOC)­
• Material/equipment specifications and selection
• Construction job plans and construction support.
• Creating and updating schedules / timelines
• Preparing project progress and other reports
• Contract management
• Collaboration with internal Real Estate Services and environmental resources
• Developing and reporting KPIs
• Research, analyze, prepare, and/or approve information including but not limited to:
• Engineering studies
• Governmental rules, regulations, codes, and standards
• ­Pipeline analyses and recommendations
• Engineering calculations
• Construction contracts
• ­­Cost estimates.
• Material specifications/selections
• Make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement new processes as requested by management, with limited supervision.
• Anticipate change in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands.
• Oversee utilization of workforce and equipment resources
• Assess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organization.
• May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management function.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and/or the following job-related experience preferred.
  
  

Work Experience

• Experience and knowledge regarding pipeline integrity project management.
• Experience and knowledge regarding construction management related to pipelines.
• Experience and knowledge of civil engineering and/or related project management.
• Experience and knowledge of engineering design as it relates to refined products, crude oil, natural gas and/or natural gas liquids in pipeline systems.
• Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management.
• Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes.
• Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
• Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response.
• Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts
• Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence.
• Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations obtaining assistance if needed on more complex design and calculations.
• Ability to: review complex engineering drawings and material.
• Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives.
• Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem.
• Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods.
• Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise, 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.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• None required.
  
  

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  
  

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• 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 (Occasionally)
• 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 (Occasionally)
• 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 fingertips (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 (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
  
  

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate-controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
  
  

Travel

• Travel to other locations required.
• Occasional visits to project locations
  
  

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
  
  

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

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. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547 .

Expected Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $164,000.00