Job Description

JOB TITLE: Gas System Controller

Details: 12 hour rotating shifts working days/nights/weekends/holidays

Summary:

This Gas System Controller is the key communications link between field personnel, corporate staff, customers, and interconnects.

• Gas Control & Scheduling operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This position is safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Incumbent must live within one hour of work location.
• Due to mandated reliability requirements of our pipeline System Controllers must be reliable and cooperative team members regarding work performed as well as covering work schedules.

Description:

• Monitoring gas quantities, quality and control of our natural gas transmission pipeline operations 24 hrs./7 days, including natural gas receipts, natural gas deliveries at 24 meter stations, and operation of 7 compressor stations to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Continuously evaluate system status, ensure safe operation, respond to emergencies / abnormal conditions, dispatch Field
• and/or emergency personnel as needed, optimize system capacity, respond to customer requests, and maintain accurate data.
• Accountable for emergency response as it pertains to gas control including: immediate & appropriate action, effective investigation, reporting of emergencies and responding well under pressure.
• Shift work includes rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24 hour/7day.
• Responsible for standby coverage and overtime to meet operational requirements.
• Attention to DOT regulations, especially Control Room Management (49CFR 192.631), for compliance in operation of our pipeline.
• Must complete DOT Operator Qualification Program for Gas System Operations
• Process and assist customers with all intra-day and weekend/holiday nominations. Confirm four daily nomination windows with interconnects and act as back-up for Transportation Services Coordinator.
• Directs customers to adhere to terms and conditions of the Tariff.
• Assists in systems testing and commissioning.

Knowledge:

• Experience in high pressure mechanical system operations, computer control system operation, and customer service ina technical field.
• Experience in natural gas or power industry preferred.
• Natural gas nomination and scheduling experience. Understanding of valve operations, turbine and compressor plant operation, pressure, temperature and flow measurement a plus.
• Knowledge of dynamics of compressible gasses/fluids, compression, DOT regulations. SCADA systems, nominations, scheduling and pipeline operations a definite plus.

Education and Experience:

• AS degree or equivalent in technical discipline or five years natural gas industry experience.
• Excellent communication, judgment and analytical skills; negotiation skills.
• Strong background in the use of computer systems and databases & familiarity with computer control system operations and remote communications technology.
• Dependable individual to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days, evenings, weekends, holidays).

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