Measurement Specialist

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JOB SUMMARY

Looking for a rewarding career? Join ONEOK as a Measurement Specialist in Tulsa, Oklahoma! We’re seeking candidates with hands-on field experience in Measurement. In this role, you’ll verify accuracy, troubleshoot measurement devices and processes, resolve imbalances, provide field training, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Enjoy a HYBRID schedule, working from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. ONEOK offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, 401k, life insurance, paid time off, and more. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact with ONEOK!

Job Profile Summary
Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the volumetric measurement at terminals, tank farms, and pipeline operations. Ensures that the integrity of all measurement equipment is consistent with current industry, safety policies and regulatory guidelines. Ensures distribution of proper analysis and data workflow to maintain operational efficiency. Prepares, validates, and presents measurement reports to various groups within the organization. Develops and communicates measurement standards, guidelines, and procedures that correlate with current API and industry standards. Stays current on new measurement technology through ongoing training to be able to provide technical expertise in the field of measurement. Monitors and reconciles product over/short volumes within multiple systems. Resolves ticketing issues both internally and with third-party customers to include guidance to upper management on measurement discrepancy resolutions and settlement claims. Provide guidance to engineering on measurement equipment selection and installation based on project plans, commercial needs, and operational requirements.
Broad use and/or application of advanced principles/theories/concepts/techniques in applicable discipline plus a good working knowledge of other related fields. Compiles, examines, or analyzes information and provides resolutions to a diverse range of moderate to complex problems/issues where an evaluation of identifiable factors is regularly required. Regularly exercises judgment and makes independent decisions to select methods/techniques to obtain solutions. Works under minimal supervision with little instruction on day-to-day work and only general instruction on new projects/assignments. Work is generally evaluated on completion to ensure objectives have been met. Failure to obtain results or erroneous judgments/recommendations may require substantial expenditure of resources to correct and/or achieve goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analysis
  • Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the volumetric measurement and flow of pipeline operations.
  • Identifies cost-efficient and effective measure systems.
  • Identifies poorly performing assets and makes equipment replacement recommendations, system configuration changes, or changes in operating practices.
  • Monitors physical over/short processes to identify imbalances that require investigation or explanation.
  • Investigates physical inventory anomalies.
  • Provides real-time 24/7 analysis if needed for volume loss determination calculations using pipeline and facility SCADA data via PHD and other internal analytical data collection programs.
  • Resolves over/short imbalances and provide guidance on avoiding similar discrepancies in the future.
  • Collaborates with and attends meetings with internal and third-party stakeholders to resolve measurement system issues.
  • Resolves measurement equipment concerns by identifying the faulty equipment and managing the troubleshooting process.
  • Analyzes and provides measurement system data, considerations, and resolutions to measurement obstacles and issues.
  • Develops and maintains reports, and creates ad hoc queries/reports.
  • Provides loss control and financial risk analysis to upper management.
• Commercial Projects
  • Collaborates with and attends meetings with internal stakeholders to develop and implement commercial and maintenance-funded project plans.
  • Provides detailed measurement specifications on equipment needed for engineering cost estimates.
  • Provides technical support on equipment design variances based on individual project plans.
  • Ensures project plans and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) are accurate and provide solutions based on specific measurement equipment needs.
• Standards & Procedures
  • Develops, reviews, and modifies measurement standards and procedures.
  • Attends industry measurement committee meetings to stay current on the latest measurement practices.
  • Stays current on updates made to the 21 chapters within API MPMS that impact measurement practices and equipment to ensure compliance and maintain accurate measurement.
• Training
  • Develops and facilitates measurement system applications training.
• Third-Party Inspections
  • Witnesses third-party metering inspections and attends water draws.
  • Ensures American Petroleum Institute (API) and System Integrity Plan (SIP) process and procedure compliance.
  • Maintains third-party calibration documentation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in field measurement, engineering or Natural Gas Operations

Work Experience

• 3 - 5 years related work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
• Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
• Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete timesheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet
• Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures
• Ability to: compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives
• Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives
• Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment
• Ability to: deal with highly complex and/or sensitive issues where no existing policies or precedents apply

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 in and around office surroundings and job sites

Driving

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

#LI-HYBRID

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

$76,000.00 - $114,000.00