Engineer I - Engineer Development Program

Job Summary 

ONEOK’s Asset Integrity Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a three-year rotation program consisting of an 18-month rotation through the Pipeline Risk Analysis group and an 18-month rotation through the Facility Risk Analysis group. This program intends to launch engineers into their careers with focuses on reducing risk, ensuring safety, and maintaining compliance. During both rotations, the risk analysis process provides exposure to Asset Integrity programs and engineering capabilities that function to reduce the risk of operating ONEOK’s pipelines and facilities. The Asset Integrity EDP provides technical and professional development through the risk analysis process, challenging assignments, project management, leadership networking, peer mentorships, training opportunities and field experience. 

Upon completion of the program, Asset Integrity EDP engineers will join a team that aligns their skills and interests with ONEOK’s business needs. Specific outcomes include: 

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 

• Knowledge of the threats posing risk to ONEOK’s assets and the tools/programs that mitigate those threats 

• Understanding of how ONEOK’s business operates and how risk reduction programs contribute to ONEOK’s success. 

• Ownership of professional and technical development 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Conduct risk analysis on ONEOK pipelines and facilities 

• Analyze data from various Asset Integrity programs to produce overview of risk reduction efforts 

• Lead risk reduction meetings with program leaders and SMEs 

• Recommend Preventative and Mitigative Measure (PMM) actions and projects to reduce identified risk to pipelines and facilities 

• Perform and support engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of ONEOK pipelines and facilities 

• Economic analysis and project scope determination 

• Bid proposals and contracts 

• AFE preparation and cost management 

• Material/Equipment specification and selection 

• Construction planning and scheduling 

• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to: 

• Pre-Project Integrity Reviews 

• Metallurgical Cutouts 

• Emergent Emergency Flow Restriction Device (EFRD) Analysis 

• Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) 

• Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) Events 

• Assist with implementation of new processes and procedures 

• Pursue training opportunities: 

• Technical training courses 

• Industry documents and procedures 

• Operations shadowing 

• Vendor and manufacturer site tours 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field 

• Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher 

Experience 

• Less than three years professional work experience 

Licenses and Certifications 

• None  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of: pipelines and/or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance  

• Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence  

• Ability to: manage and prioritize assignments with competing deadlines  

• Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods  

• Ability to: interact, negotiate and communicate effectively  

• Ability to: operate office tools and equipment   

• Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner 

Physical Requirements 

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 only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.