
Pipeline Gas Controller
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:
- Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas quality at various points
- Work closely with the various departments within ET to execute all changes as they are scheduled
- First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and ET management
- Gas Control - Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput which includes coordination between the groups during equipment or pipeline outages
- Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations
- Complete daily throughput reports
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists
- Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 2 or 4 year degree preferred
- Level C requires a minimum of 0–2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
- Level B requires a minimum of 2–4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
- Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations
- Familiar with personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and other programs such as: flow and pressure simulation, velocity, pressure drop, purge and pack, regulators and control valves, relief valves, etc.)
- Experience utilizing a SCADA system a plus
- Proven multitasking, analytical and judgment skills, and extremely detail oriented
- Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
- Some travel and overtime is required
- This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work
- Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency
- Experience in remote control, pipeline operations or other related field directly related to the Control Center functions
- Basic knowledge of measurement principles and Gas hydraulics
- Usually, normal office working conditions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
- Occasional overnight travel may be required
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment