Gas Controller Trainee at ONE Gas

Position Description

Are you being referred by a ONE Gas employee? If so, reach out to that connection and ask about the employee referral program. They can send you a link to apply directly so they can receive credit!

Job Posting End Date: 12/01/2025

Rotating shifts of days and nights with a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour days.

Initial week: Start on relief shifts, which may include day and night shifts depending on coverage needs.

Subsequent rotations: Include a mix of night shifts and days off with varying patterns of days and nights worked.

What You Will Do

Perform responsibilities related to monitoring and controlling flow of gas or natural gas liquids through the pipeline system in a safe, reliable, compliant and efficient manner. This includes transmission, gathering, storage and processing systems.

Utilize computers and SCADA digital displays to determine operating pressures and monitor and direct flow of natural gas or gas liquids through pipeline systems.

Monitor and assist in determining load requirements using company approved forecasting model. Adjust system pressures as required to accommodate weather conditions and operating objectives.

Monitor and assist with resolution of telemetering problems. Take steps as directed to minimize drastic reductions in pressure caused by line breaks or other unusual occurrences.

Monitor system pipeline quality; take steps as directed to respond to changes.

Assist With Verification And Calculation Of The Following, Including

• Receipts
• Deliveries
• Storage injections and withdrawals
• Pipeline system load requirements
• Transportation imbalances
  
  

Assist With Compiling, Preparing, And Posting Information, Including

• Start/stop of receipt/delivery flows and compressors or pumps
• Storage injection and withdrawal requests
• Field personnel call-outs
• Nomination confirmations and changes
• Product quality issues
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) communication problems
  
  

Communicate information and instructions related to system operations and contractual obligations to company field personnel, schedulers, and pipeline controllers from other companies.

Utilize the ONE Gas Communication System (OCS) for the following:

• Emergency/non emergency communication
• Setting up conference bridge
• One-Call center line locates
  
  

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.

Employee May Perform Additional Responsibilities As Assigned.

What You Will Need

Working knowledge of pipeline flow principals and natural gas or natural gas liquids characteristics.

Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including computers.

Demonstrated ability with application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. (Tested)

Working knowledge of pipeline system processes, procedures, and equipment such as:

• Controlling pressures and flows
• Curtailment procedures
• Telecommunications
• Regulators/relief valves
• Volumetric measurement meters
• Application of Btu correction
  
  

Working Knowledge Of And Training Related To

• Basic programming and use of spreadsheets, and word processing applications
• Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
• Communications equipment such as two way radios and cellular phones
  
  

Experience interacting and communicating effectively.

Read and interpret rules, regulations, reports, manuals, and contracts.

Compile, prepare, enter, and post information, reports, and correspondence.

Read and write fluently in English.

Operate tools and equipment required.

Stationary for extended periods.

Communicate and exchange information and instructions verbally.

Visual Abilities To Perform Job Responsibilities.

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.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

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.