What are the responsibilities and job description for the PI DOT Specialist position at ONEOK?
JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
The Pipeline DOT Specialist will develop, manage and coordinate Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance activities associated with the DOT Operations & Maintenance Plans (49 CFR 192 & 49 CFR 195) for Liquid and Natural Gas Pipelines. This individual will work collectively with Operations, Pipeline Integrity, and Regulatory Departments to identify and ensure that ONEOK complies with the state and federal DOT rules and regulations. The DOT Specialist also directly supports ONEOK pipeline operations for natural gas and liquids pipelines applicable to DOT regulations. ONEOK operates liquid and gas pipelines spread throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and coordinate compliance activities associated with both the ONEOK Liquid and ONEOK Natural Gas DOT O&M Plans
- Facilitate both internal and external audits
- Lead and manage pipeline integrity assessment projects and perform necessary field activities associated with the assessment, including repairs on the pipeline
- Support Pipeline Integrity Engineers when evaluating Pipeline Integrity assessment schedules and deadlines
- Support PINDOT team when reviewing ONEOK Liquid and ONEOK Gas Integrity Management Programs (IMP)
- Conduct incident investigations and manage action items identified from the investigations
- Facilitate communication between ONEOK and the respective Office of Pipeline Safety for each state in which ONEOK operates
- Manage and ensure the required training as dictated under the DOT O&M Plans are being facilitated
- Oversee new pipeline construction project in order to verify compliance with O&M Plans
- Coordinate Emergency Response Planning and facilitate drill activities
- Manage Public Awareness Activities
- Manage Operator Qualification Program
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
Work Experience
- 3 years experience with Operations, Pipeline Integrity, DOT, or safety regulatory compliance in the oil and gas pipeline field required
- Experience dealing directly with regulators, contractors, employees and company management required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision
- Basic computer skills to use Company e-mail, company issued software and hardware, and produce electronic reports
- Must pass pre-employment background, driving record, drug screening and be subject to random DOT drug testing
Licenses and Certifications
- None required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
- 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 (Constantly)
- 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 (Constantly)
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Occasionally)
- Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
- Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
- Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
- Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
- Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
- High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Frequently)
- Radiation exposure (Occasionally)
- Electromagnetic energy exposure (X-ray) (Occasionally)
Travel
- Travel to other locations and job sites out-of-doors include extended stays greater than two weeks 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.
