Gas Controller
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Date: 1 week ago
City: Owensboro, KY
Contract type: Full time
This position is responsible for the daily monitoring and operation of the company pipeline. Will control gas volumes and pressures in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Will satisfy customer needs, regulatory requirements, and company policy. Will maximize throughput, minimize fuel use while providing flexibility and reliability. Will ensure optimum control, system availability, and data integrity.
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to)
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to)
- Participates in planning, scheduling, and implementing facility operations, shutdowns, and start-ups to maintain system pressure and volume
- Start and stop engines to maintain system volume and pressure
- Load engines and balance horsepower to operate system efficiently
- Set operating pressure and volume limits for station operators and SCADA stations
- Anticipate changes in demand which are dependent upon temperature and time
- Inject and withdraw from storage fields to maintain a system supply balance
- Ensure that no transportation volumes are lost due to dispatcher action/decision
- Monitor system using SCADA alarms, computer screens and telephone calls so appropriate parties can be notified to make changes in operations or schedule repairs
- Ensure that horsepower requirements are balanced with system load
- Assures necessary changes are made in system operation to compensate for engine shutdowns or loss of supply
- Follow the plans in the Emergency Plan and Preparedness Manual during emergency situations on our system
- Adhere to all Control Room Management (CRM) policies and procedures as outlined by PHMSA
- Receive and screen telephone calls, reply to other pipeline companies, gas control departments, and notify appropriate personnel for specific situations
- Record all pressures and volumes received from field personnel or SCADA on a daily and hourly basis
- Daily reports are accurate and legible
- Keep all files and records up to date, organized, and maintained in accordance with departmental and company policy
- Observe all administrative policies
- Successful completion of all Operator Qualification tasks within one (1) year of start date
- Other duties as assigned
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Entry-level experience
- Ability to handle all ranges of interactions with customers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work with others throughout the organization
- Basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics
- Basic computer skills to use Gas Control applications
- This position requires shiftwork on a 12-hour rotational basis and may be required to work extra hours during critical periods, such as pipeline emergencies or extreme weather
- This position is defined in the safety sensitive category, which is subject to random drug testing and DOT Operator Qualification requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Major in business-related field
- Valid driver’s license and insurability
- Ability to effectively prioritize in a high stress environment while remaining positive
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