Pipeline Control Simulation Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

ONEOK is seeking a Pipeline Control Simulation Coordinator who will be responsible for managing and supporting the Pipeline Control Center simulator environment used to prepare pipeline controllers for required training, abnormal operating conditions, emergency response scenarios, and other real-world pipeline control situations. This role will support Pipeline Control training and simulation needs across ONEOK’s NGL console groups by coordinating simulator scheduling, maintaining scenario content, supporting system improvements, and helping ensure training scenarios reflect day-to-day controller experiences.

The Pipeline Control Simulation Coordinator will collaborate closely with Pipeline Control, Pipeline Modeling, SCADA, IT, engineers, lead controllers, and other internal stakeholders to design, test, document, and continuously improve simulation modules before they are placed into production. This position requires strong pipeline operations knowledge, Microsoft 365 proficiency, technical documentation skills, independent problem-solving, and the ability to influence and coordinate across business units with minimal day-to-day oversight. Experience in pipeline control, operations control, board operations, plant operations, SCADA, simulation tools, reporting, or Power BI may be especially valuable for candidates who understand pipeline operations and enjoy thinking creatively to improve training and system effectiveness.

This salaried position is based at ONEOK Plaza in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and follows a hybrid Monday–Friday work schedule.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage the Pipeline Control Center (PCC) simulator environment, including scheduling and oversight of patching, maintenance, software upgrades, and resolution of hardware and/or equipment issues; develop communication plan to communicate impacts to stakeholders

• Responsible for developing a scheduling process for the simulator environment that will enable scheduling of individual training sessions across multiple stakeholder groups

• Create, maintain, and document different training scenarios with different parameters around each unique setup for a scenario. Help with keeping track of all the different possibilities

• Develop a strategic “roadmap” and long-term plan for the PCC simulator environment that includes resource requirements, additional functionality, and system requirements that promote continuous improvement of the environment. Create and maintain the program collaboratively with major stakeholders, with a focus on future growth and expansion capabilities

• Ensure simulation capabilities remain consistent with existing Operational procedures; ensure new programming logic and/or assets can be simulated through the development of new scenarios

• Collaborate with groups to utilize and integrate tools that will assist in more accurately representing the day to day experiences of a Pipeline Controller (Max Log, PI)

• Able to identify and assist in SCADA and operational differences – understanding differences in approach to set points between groups and pipeline systems

• Create and maintain up to date user training documentation

• Develop reporting to demonstrate training progress, scenario content, pass rates or other ad hoc requests as needed

• Creating management reports on training, scenarios, status reporting on pass rate

Education

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s level courses closely related to computer sciences, engineering, and/or business preferred but the following job-related experience is required:

Work Experience

• Experience with and knowledge of natural gas and/or natural gas liquid pipeline operations related to hydraulics in both steady-state and transient modes

• Experience with PCC functions, computer programs, and equipment applicable to PCC operations

• Experience monitoring pressures, volumes, and controls to maintain adequate NGP and NGL flow

• Working knowledge and/or experience with modeling and simulation software to calculate and analyze hydraulic conditions on a system-wide, network basis; knowledge of various vendor software and their capabilities

• Experience interacting, advising, training and communicating effectively

• Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including computers

• Experience and/or training related to:

  • Basic programming/computer applications and hardware/SCADA systems

  • Company and governmental operating/safety procedures

• Experience reading and interpreting rules, regulations, logs, reports, manuals, contracts, procedures and schematic diagrams

• Experience compiling and preparing reports, logs, and correspondence

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: field logic, including the ability to understand hydraulics, cause/effect, pump behavior, and general pipeline operations

• Knowledge of: pumps and drivers along with general operating principles and modeling techniques/data for these devices in simulation software

• Skills in: computer with all MS Office applications - including data queries and analysis, pivot tables, etc.; the ability to interact with and contribute to Control Room Management (CRM) and other Key Management systems

• Ability to: translate operating scenarios and response procedures into operational and training documentation/manuals

• Ability to: apply basic mathematics, including use of decimals and percentages

• Ability to: understand process flow diagrams (PFD) and schematics, to write technical reports and guidelines, and to interact with and contribute to enterprise systems

• Ability to: verbalize information or instructions utilizing telephones and two-way radios

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified as an Operational Qualification (OQ) within 1 Year

• Training Evaluator within 1 Year

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 [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547​.

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