Manager - Natural Gas Storage and Reservoir Optimization

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JOB SUMMARY

Looking for a career opportunity? Come join ONEOK as a Manager, Natural Gas Storage and Reservoir Optimization in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are seeking a dynamic leader to optimize and enhance our natural gas underground storage assets. As a manager, you will guide your team in resolving complex issues, driving improvements, and developing strategies. Your role will involve providing insights and recommendations for natural gas storage opportunities, managing stakeholder expectations, and mentoring and developing your team. This position offers a flexible and hybrid schedule, with the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering evaluations of existing or potential acquisition storage assets

• Assess reserves connecting supply to existing pipe systems and provide development recommendations based on return metrics

• Review of third-party operations encroachment through or adjacent to existing storage facilities

• Supervise, develop and assist the technical support staff

• Work closely with technical teams to ensure alignment between project objectives, technical requirements, and financial targets

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to formulate business cases, including feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses

• Utilize data analytics to predict trends and potential issues, allowing for proactive management

• Responsible for making significant improvements to processes, systems or products to enhance performance of team(s)

• Communicates and presents findings/recommendations with senior or executive leadership regarding proposed and existing projects

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Petroleum, Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study

Work Experience

• Experience in underground storage activities including design, operations and maintenance of underground facilities

• Knowledge and experience related to natural gas pipeline transmission operations and commercial activities surrounding storage facilities

• Knowledge and experience of state regulations pertaining to underground storage facilities

• Experience leading, training, directing, interacting, and communicating effectively. Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures

• Experience researching and analyzing information, identifying problems, and providing alternatives and/or recommendations on matters related to storage, workover, and completion of oil and gas wells; technical and engineering studies; and regulatory compliance

• Specialized training related to:

  • Reservoir engineering

  • Geology

  • Storage

  • Equipment design and operation

• Experience researching, analyzing, composing, and/or preparing engineering studies, geological statistics, reports, cost analyses, memorandums, policies and procedures

• Experience designing, implementing and analyzing reservoir surveillance programs

• Experience reviewing and interpreting governmental regulations, technical reports, engineering studies, manuals, contracts, technical trade journals, publications, and correspondence

• Experience developing information, conducting meetings, and making presentations to groups and individuals

• Experience negotiating, directing, advising, and communicating effectively

• Exposure to natural gas and pipeline preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly proficient in standard office computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint PowerBI, etc.) and proficient in special software applications pertaining to storage and reserves applications

• Must have demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams with a proven record as a strong team player with the aptitude to innovate and be open to new ideas

• Ability to develop and make presentations to senior management as required

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• State Licensed 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 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 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 and job sites out-of-doors required

Driving

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

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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 1-855-663-6547​.

Expected Salary Range

$148,000.00 - $222,000.00