Manager, Gas Processing and Optimization

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary
The Manager of Gas Processing & Optimization is responsible for leading a team of process engineers who support ONEOK’s Natural Gas Gathering and Processing (NGGP) Division.  The ideal candidate is a hands-on supervisor who

 can connect theoretical calculations with actual operations processes. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with plant operations providing constructive support
• Track operations metrics and review with operations leaders for improvement opportunities
• Provide guidance for new plant builds from a process engineering perspective, as well as operations prospective (How easy will the plant be able to operate?)    
• Develop tools such as dashboards and metrics to assist asset owners in determining loss profit & gain profit opportunities
• Lead Asset Optimization teams to identify, prioritize and execute improvement opportunities
• 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
• Perform and supervise employees engaged in engineering services, scope definition, design, record keeping and environmental activities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; chemical or mechanical engineering degree preferred

Work Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry, Operations experience preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or operations leadership
• A minimum of 5 years of experience providing engineering support for natural gas cryogenic plants, condensate stabilization, natural gas liquids fractionation, amine sweetening, compressors, pumps, dehydration units, and pipeline hydraulics
• SME level experience with oil and gas process modeling (Promax preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas, statistical methods and calculus
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Professional Engineer preferred

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 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

• 10 – 15%; Travel to other locations and processing facilities required
• Travel During Plant Start Up/Turnarounds: >50%

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 [email protected] or call 1-85