Provide daily support and planning to Gas Control operations. Coordinate pipeline activities with daily operations to maintain a safe and balanced pipeline system. Schedule and coordinate planned and emergency work with system planning, engineering, field and pipeline projects. Assist field personnel during normal, abnormal and emergency situations. Analyzes existing facilities and reviews new construction plans and recommends modifications to enhance performance and flexibility. Analyze SCADA data to ensure correctness. Help to design automated station operation for use by Gas Controllers. Design and implement pipeline out of service and in-service procedures. Coordinates, plans, and implements strategies with other operating departments.
Adhere to Pipeline Safety Regulations pertaining to Control Room Management and other applicable sections. Monitor all available pipeline flow and market requirement data as needed. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provides technical expertise in regards to gas system design and internal work permitting
- Represents Pipeline Operations positively and professionally at higher levels in formal interaction with customers, other departments, interconnected utilities, and Independent Gas Controllers
- May serve as a resource for on-the-job training for other controllers.
- Knowledge of CRM (Control Room Management)
- Contributes positively to process and operational improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and five or more years of related work experience
- Ability to work in a 24 X 7 rotating shift schedule or typical office hours
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and four or more years of related work experience
- Proven ability to evaluate technical and/or operational situations, develop and present solutions
- Successful completion of all training prerequisites
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to positively coach and mentor others
- Ten years relevant natural gas experience (gas control, field operations, measurement, utilization, engineering, etc.)
- Experience with NGBU permit process
- Proven leadership skills and experience
