Gas Control Specialist

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Gas Control Specialist I in our Columbus, Michigan location.

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount.

Operate, monitor and control safe and economic dispatch of natural gas to and from Interconnects in the WEC Gas Group's regulated Pipelines and Compressor Stations using SCADA software. This includes identifying and recognizing alarms and abnormal operating conditions (pressures, flows, communications, etc.) and initiating actions to resolve and prevent system disturbances. Implement the daily operating plan to support the economic, efficient and reliable operation of the Pipelines and Compressor Stations.

Additional responsibilities include locking out/tagging out equipment for maintenance, regulatory code work and documentation on facilities, and performing maintenance on pipelines, compressors, pumps, valves and auxiliary equipment. Respond to One Call tickets and locate and mark pipeline facilities as required.

• Monitor nominations, pipeline and compressor station operations for safe, reliable delivery of natural gas.
• Understand principles of pneumatic and mechanical control and regulators.
• Coordinate and monitor remotely monitored pipelines, compressor stations and interconnects for field operations.
• Remotely control system operations (valves, compressors and other field components) and react to abnormal conditions on locally operated compressors, pumps, regulators, dehydration equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Comply with Operator Qualification requirements.
• Forecast, plan and schedule daily supply and operations based on changes in customer nominations, demand or supply availability.
• Complete various reports with the highest attention to detail and accuracy.
• Handle alarms and gas supply emergency situations, including low and high pressure conditions, control failures, power outages, communication outages and any other loss of supply that affects system operations.
• Make suggestions or recommendations for system improvements regarding the SCADA system and other operating software.
• Comply with all government regulations for control room and alarm management.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs and routine maintenance on pipelines, compressors, valves, dehydration equipment.
• Troubleshoot communication problems – radio, phone line and SCADA connections (with field personnel assistance).
• Coordinate with storage, operations, measurement and engineering on station upgrades and construction projects to prevent gas supply disruptions and ensure positive customer relations.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with field personnel, engineers, pipeline contacts and any other internal or external stakeholders that interact with Gas Control.

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company standards for driving.
• Company or pipeline construction field work experience is a plus. Mechanical and technical courses or experience desirable.

End Date: 02/13/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $32.90

Pay Range Maximum: $49.35

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.

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