Manager - Engineering

Job Summary

Responsible for leading a team of engineers and technical staff supporting the design, reliability, and optimization of oil & gas assets. Ensures engineering standards, safety expectations, and regulatory requirements are consistently met across assigned assets or projects. Provides both leadership and technical oversight, partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, and Project teams to drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective outcomes.

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technical professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee engineering support for pipeline, plant, terminal, or field operations, ensuring safe and reliable asset performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, company standards, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Provide technical review and approval of engineering designs, specifications, and modifications.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot performance issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support capital project development, including scope definition, cost estimates, and execution alignment with engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Ensure effective risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational and technical risks.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders including Commercial, Project Management, HSSE, and Regulatory teams.

• Supervise a team, typically consisting of professionals at the entry or higher level and higher‑level support / production employees.
• Lead, direct, and review the work of the team to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Typically provides input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports, for higher‑level consideration and approval.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related discipline, typically required. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

8+ years of progressive engineering experience in the oil & gas industry. Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of oil & gas operations, including pipelines, processing plants, or production systems.
• Understanding of engineering design principles, codes, and industry standards (e.g., ASME, API).
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical operational solutions.

Professional Engineer (PE) license typically required.

Primarily sedentary work with intermittent activities such as walking, standing, lifting, and carrying. The role may require walking, standing, or light lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion. Manual dexterity and the ability to handle small objects continuously are required. The position involves frequent use of a computer monitor and occasional travel to operational facilities.

Employee works in both well‑lit, climate‑controlled indoor environments and occasionally outdoors with exposure to weather, dust, fumes, and gases. Repetitive motion and computer use are frequent.

Travel may require site visits to operational facilities, including plants and pipelines as needed. The employee may be assigned a company vehicle and a driver's license may be required for tasks.

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 category protected by applicable law. 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.

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