
Gas Controller
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements 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 gas control departments within ETC to execute all gas changes as they are scheduled
- First contact in an emergency response situation. Responsibilities will include notification of emergency services, and ETC
- Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput. This 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 gas control and operations
- Complete daily throughput reports
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists
- Evaluate gas control operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems
- Some travel and overtime is required
- Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
- 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.).
- This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring night, weekend, and some holiday work.
- Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
- Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
- Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
- Lifting – on occasion, can be up to 50 lbs.
- Sitting – 10 + hrs/day depending on work load
- Standing – 2 + hrs/day
- Driving – 0 + hrs/day per day
- Walking - 1+ hrs/day
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.