Process Engineer III
ONEOK, Inc, Dallas, TX, United States
JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of this role is to work closely with Operations personnel to achieve optimization, regulatory, and project objectives. The ideal candidate has the ability to connect theoretical calculations with actual operations processes.
Performs a multitude of process related duties to ensure processing plants and equipment are operating efficiently, effectively, and products are within spec (maximize NOI). These duties include process modeling, plant troubleshooting, identification of OPEX and CAPEX projects, and Operations support.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Process Optimization
Develop and maintain standardized operational based KPIs
Leverage KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive targeted change
Measure and validate the impacts of improvement initiatives
Research and develop potential projects including high level scoping, estimating, and project economics
Develop tools such as dashboards and metrics to assist asset owners in determining loss profit/gain profit opportunities
Coordinate field studies and implement improvements
Perform model simulations based on set conditions to predict outcomes and determine performance
Develop computer models to support Commercial requests, Operations troubleshooting, and asset optimization
Explain discrepancies between theoretical and actual performance and provide guidance for closing gaps
Maintain, update, and calibrate process models to ensure accurate representations of equipment and processes
Maintain a global view and ensure plants are meeting outlet specifications
Assist Asset Engineer with the review of process designs and projects plans as well as modeling needs; Troubleshoot specific issues and identify potential remediation steps
Routine report generation and data analysis
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred
Work Experience
Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs 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: and understanding 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 work station 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 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 (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as 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
Driving
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Expected Salary Range
$110,000.00 - $166,000.00
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The primary function of this role is to work closely with Operations personnel to achieve optimization, regulatory, and project objectives. The ideal candidate has the ability to connect theoretical calculations with actual operations processes.
Performs a multitude of process related duties to ensure processing plants and equipment are operating efficiently, effectively, and products are within spec (maximize NOI). These duties include process modeling, plant troubleshooting, identification of OPEX and CAPEX projects, and Operations support.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Process Optimization
Develop and maintain standardized operational based KPIs
Leverage KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive targeted change
Measure and validate the impacts of improvement initiatives
Research and develop potential projects including high level scoping, estimating, and project economics
Develop tools such as dashboards and metrics to assist asset owners in determining loss profit/gain profit opportunities
Coordinate field studies and implement improvements
Perform model simulations based on set conditions to predict outcomes and determine performance
Develop computer models to support Commercial requests, Operations troubleshooting, and asset optimization
Explain discrepancies between theoretical and actual performance and provide guidance for closing gaps
Maintain, update, and calibrate process models to ensure accurate representations of equipment and processes
Maintain a global view and ensure plants are meeting outlet specifications
Assist Asset Engineer with the review of process designs and projects plans as well as modeling needs; Troubleshoot specific issues and identify potential remediation steps
Routine report generation and data analysis
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred
Work Experience
Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs 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: and understanding 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 work station 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 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 (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as 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
Driving
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Expected Salary Range
$110,000.00 - $166,000.00
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