Materials Engineer I

Position Description :

Please note this will be a fully onsite position based in our Topeka, KS office.

This position is responsible for performing root-cause analyses and material evaluations on pipeline materials and equipment. This includes applying engineering principles to solve complex materials-related problems, reviewing material specifications and drawings, developing test protocols, performing material tests, and communicating with various work groups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, give high attention to detail, be willing to be hands-on with tools and equipment, communicate effectively, and collaborate as a team member. This position is an on-site position located in Topeka, KS. This posting will close on January 26th.

What You Will Do

Perform material testing and failure analysis on pipeline materials and equipment.

Create and develop material test protocols and build associated test fixtures.

Use test equipment and tools including calipers, micrometers, multimeters, tensile machine, stress chambers, gas chromatograph, and others.

Coordinate, assist, and perform engineering activities relative to the material specifications and selection design, operation, and maintenance of company pipeline and storage systems and related facilities.

Coordinate and perform lab equipment calibration.

Collaborate with team members on material specifications and testing.

Communicate with manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers regarding material specifications, failure analyses and design changes.

Perform gas constituent analysis using gas chromatography. Interpret and report results.

Coordinate and perform a basic level of engineering activities.

Provide technical and engineering assistance to management, employees, governmental / regulatory personnel, contractors, customers, and others on matters including :

• Meter and regulator settings
• Equipment / system design
• Pipeline sizes
• Pipeline modeling
• Database analyses
• Policies and procedures

Review, summarize, and prepare :

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.

Employee may perform additional tasks as assigned.

What You Will Need

Minimum Bachelor's Degree engineering

Comfortable working with tools and test equipment in a laboratory setting.

Working knowledge of piping plan standards and related governmental regulations.

Demonstrated ability with application of math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics.

Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and software such as AutoCAD, Stoner, Excel, Access, and other relevant software.

Experience and training related to :

Demonstrated ability to identify, research, evaluate, and prioritize problems or specific situations and coordinate appropriate action / response.

Demonstrated ability to research and prepare pipeline construction contracts, pipeline capacity lease (PCL) requests, budget projects, job orders, material requisitions, engineering studies, and correspondence.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, charts, surveys, load studies, and multiple reports and correspondence.

Demonstrated ability to interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively.

Demonstrated ability to develop information and make presentations to groups and individuals.

Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.

Preferred Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Minimum Applicable driver's license.

Mobility to travel in and around plant and office facilities and around job sites out of doors.

Able to operate tools and equipment required.

Communicate and exchange information; conduct oral presentations.

Visual abilities to perform job responsibilities.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. ONE Gas does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of ONE Gas as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

Diversity at ONE Gas

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

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Position Requirements :

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 One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.