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Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.\nJOB SUMMARY\nJoin our team as a Hydraulics Engineer and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our natural gas pipeline assets. In this role, you will develop and maintain hydraulic models, analyze system capacity and performance, and collaborate with a cross-functional team including operations, scheduling, and engineering partners to inform operational decisions and support growth projects.Job Profile Summary\nAs a Hydraulics Engineer III, you will lead hydraulic modeling and analysis tasks, develop and maintain system models, and provide detailed recommendations for improvements for ONEOK's Natural Gas Pipeline assets. You will provide engineering analysis to enhance existing assets and evaluate potential expansion projects.\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\nLeads steady-state and/or transient hydraulic modeling for existing assets and potential expansion projects with minimal supervision.\nMakes and implements recommendations for improvements related to system capacity, operating costs, and system operation.\nBuilds, maintains, and validates system models used for complex analysis.\nCollects and analyzes data to identify significant business and pipeline optimization opportunities.\nRecommends and implements new processes and ideas for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of hydraulic modeling.\nCreates daily pipeline operating plans and provides operational guidance to Operations Control, Commercial, and Scheduling teams.\nSupports planning of field operations projects and activities including maintenance outage plans.\nEngages with project teams through evaluation, implementation, and adoption to ensure expected value is achieved and retained.\nWorks with all levels of leadership to ensure alignment on current and future optimization strategies.\nReports on assigned projects through project management tools or other documents as required by management or the respective project.\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field or 5-10 years of applicable experience with natural gas pipeline systems and the following job-related experiences:\nWork Experience\nExperience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for pipeline systems \nExperience at this level is typically attained with a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering and pipeline design/operation, preferably with a hydraulic focus. \nExperience with hydraulic modeling software including or similar to SPS, Fathom, Synergi Gas, Emerson PipelineOptimizer, ProMax, VMG Sim, etc. \nExperience and knowledge of compressor stations, and/or natural gas storage facilities preferred \nExperience with BI/analytical tools such as PI, Spotfire, etc. preferred \nExperience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing problems and coordinating appropriate action/response \nExperience with and knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and operations. \nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\n Knowledge of hydraulic modeling concepts, software, and tools. \n Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, hydraulic equations, affinity laws, and statistical methods for detailed analysis \n Knowledge of: pipeline operations and commercial functions with the ability to understand and analyze business impacts \n Ability to: analyze and resolve complex issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations \n Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations including DOT 195 and/or 192, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, and other relevant reports and correspondence \n Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives \n Ability to: lead groups effectively \n Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines \n Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem \n Ability to: interact, collaborate with teams and communicate effectively \n Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required \n Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner \nLicenses and Certifications\nNone required \nStrength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements\nSedentary 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. 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Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.\nStrength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements\n Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)\n Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)\n Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)\n Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)\n Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)\n Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)\n Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)\n Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)\n Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)\n Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)\n Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)\n Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)\n Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)\n Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)\n Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)\n Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)\n 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)\n Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)\n Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)\n Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)\n Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)\n Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)\n Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)\n Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)\nWorking Conditions/Environment\nEmployee is subject to inside environmental conditions\nWorking Conditions\n Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)\n Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)\n CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)\nTravel\nTravel to other company locations required\nDriving\nBased on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license \nONEOK 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.\nThe 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.\nONEOK 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. 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