Process Engineer III

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY Job Profile 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Expected Salary Range $110,000.00 - $166,000.00 At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr