Process Safety Jobs in Katy, TX (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

Performs advanced engineering work in support of ONEOK's process safety team. Provides engineering analysis, technical guidance, and program support to strengthen process safety performance across all operating assets. Applies engineering principles, process safety practices, and applicable regulatory and industry requirements to evaluate risk, develop practical solutions, and promote consistent implementation of process safety standards and programs. Works collaboratively with operations, engineering, maintenance, local support teams and other stakeholders, with limited supervision. Location is flexible within ONEOK's footprint.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering support and technical guidance for process safety programs and risk-reduction initiatives across ONEOK operating assets.
  • Perform and review engineering analyses related to process hazards, loss of containment, relief and flare systems, hydraulics, equipment and piping design, facility siting, and other process safety concerns.
  • Support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), hazard reviews, and other risk assessments; evaluate safeguards and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Provide engineering support for Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), process safety information, mechanical integrity, and related process safety activities while maintaining clear alignment with local ownership and execution.
  • Interpret and apply applicable governmental regulations, engineering codes, consensus standards, and company requirements, including OSHA Process Safety Management, EPA Risk Management Program requirements and OMS Policies and Procedures.
• Develop, review, and improve process safety engineering standards, guidelines, tools, templates, and technical practices to promote consistent application across the organization.
  • Evaluate process safety incidents, near misses, recurring issues, and risk trends; support root cause investigations and development of effective corrective actions.
  • Review engineering studies, calculations, drawings, specifications, operating information, and project deliverables for process safety considerations and technical quality.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, projects, and process safety program specialists to identify gaps, prioritize risk-reduction opportunities, and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Provide process safety engineering input for capital projects, facility modifications, acquisitions, and operational changes from concept development through startup, as requested.
• Lead or coordinate assigned process safety engineering projects, studies, and improvement initiatives, including scope development, schedules, third-party resources, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
  • Develop and deliver technical guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing materials that build process safety engineering capability across the organization.
  • Monitor process safety engineering performance measures and program effectiveness; identify opportunities to improve risk management, work processes, and organizational learning.
  • Communicate technical findings, risk information, and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences and influence decisions through sound engineering judgment.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred

Work Experience

• Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas, NGLs, refined products and/or crude in pipeline systems
• Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management
• Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes
• Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
• Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence
• Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response
• Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of: and understanding of operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts
• Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence
• Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations obtaining assistance if needed on more complex design and calculations
• Ability to: review complex engineering drawings and material.
• Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines
• Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives
• Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
• Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods
• Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively
• Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required
• Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner

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 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 HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.

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