Marine Assurance Consultant

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JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary
The Marine Assurance Consultant works with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain company practices, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with maritime regulations and standards developed by agencies and organizations, including: United States Coast Guard (USCG), International Maritime Organization (IMO), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT), Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO), and Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS). This position also provides support, as needed, for the Fuels Compliance team in pursuit of continuous compliance with programs including: Customer inspections (e.g. American Petroleum Institute (API) 1595 and 1640; Marine Operations; Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE); Due Diligence), Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED), Product Transfer Documents (PTDs), Arizona Gasoline, Biodiesel Supplier, and Renewable Fuels.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leverage maritime technical and nautical expertise to address questions and provide insight related to ship-shore interface best practices and issues such as dredging, mooring, vessel-use of assets, vessel cargo considerations, 33 CFR and 46 CFR compliance, ISGOTT and MEG4 recommendations, and general jetty asset knowledge.

• Provide oversight of terminal-specific operational requirements for each ONEOK owned and/or operated marine terminal based upon the 'OCIMF Guidelines for Marine Terminal Information Booklets’.

• Manage and oversee key terminal details that customers and visiting vessels need prior to calling on the terminal utilizing various industry data sources and pre-arrival practices.

• Conduct vessel vetting using ONEOK processes and tools in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

• Periodically evaluate operations at ONEOK marine terminals using the Marine Terminal Site-Assessment (MTSA) framework and established ONEOK practices.

• Provide oversight of the Dock Person In Charge (PIC) training program in accordance with CFR requirements and OCIMF standards. Provide Dock PIC training in person as necessary.

• Create, revise and review risk assessments related to marine terminal ship-shore interface using ONEOK’s Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) protocol and advise internal stakeholders on outcomes and measures.

• Utilize maritime expertise to advise internal stakeholders who work with marine terminal assets on a daily basis. Topics include: vessel vetting, training, terminal operating limits, mooring arrangement diagrams, mooring cable inspections, hydrographic surveys, marine load arm operating envelopes, completion of Declaration of Inspection checklists, Letters of Protest, Dock Operations Manuals, Dock Shack Posters, and vessel visitor cards.

• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. Operations, Quality Control, Commercial), often presenting to groups of people, to develop, analyze and implement programs and best management practices to maintain compliance with maritime requirements, and align Marine Assurance initiatives with organizational strategies and objectives.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices relevant to maritime regulations, standards, and internal policies.

• Participate in marine incident investigations, leveraging expertise of shipboard or ship-shore interface knowledge.

• Assist in and/or lead projects related to the ship-shore interface in order to positively influence ONEOK’s performance in the maritime domain.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies and industry organizations. Participate in meetings, conferences, and industry events to share insights, build peer networks, and promote best practices related to Marine Assurance.

• Participate and assist with the customer inspection program across the Refined Products business segment.

• Provide support for the Fuels Compliance team to maintain continuous compliance with regulations pertaining to fuels, fuel additive, blendstocks, and blending activities.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and job related experience

Work Experience

• 5+ years of maritime experience, with marine operations, marine technical, or nautical work experience preferred. Experience may include, but is not limited to, sailing as a merchant marine officer aboard tank vessels or similar experience with the U.S. Coast Guard (e.g. marine inspector, marine investigator, facilities inspector) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English

• Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers

• Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions

• Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet

• Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures

• Ability to: compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives

• Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives

• Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment

• Ability to: deal with highly complex and/or sensitive issues where no existing policies or precedents apply

• Ability to: Travel up to 25%

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

• Up to 25% travel expected

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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Expected Salary Range

$113,000.00 - $169,000.00