Assoc Gas Controller

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.

Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location:

This position is onsite at the Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of

Job Responsibilities The Associate Gas Controller has operational authority to dispatch supply and make the necessary operational decisions to maintain safe and excellent operations to Consumers Energy Natural Gas Customers. The incumbent must be able to develop low complexity operational plans and then execute by communicating the plan to operational personnel. Analyze basic operational issues and make timely decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct operational support personal in abnormal operating & emergency conditions

Communicate with Consumers Energy's Gas Operations to formulate and execute the basic operational plans and system supply decisions to meet the Consumers Energy GCR plan

Use computer assisted applications software and equipment to prepare low complexity business analysis support documents

Assist with the monitoring, controlling and operating the gas transmission and distribution system in a manner that meets operational and regulatory needs.

Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work alternating shifts day/evening

Highly detail orientated

Must be able to obtain the Gas Controller qualification within 6-15 months

Oral and written communication skills

Experience monitoring and operating high pressure fluid systems using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a Technical, Scientific or related field[OR] Associate's Degree in a Technical, Scientific or related field with 2 years of experience in gas field or pipeline operations[OR] High School Diploma with 4 years of experience in gas field or pipeline operations

Physical Demands This role is regulated under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This regulation covers functions in pipeline operations, pipeline maintenance or pipeline emergency-response. Employees in this role will be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the regulations set forth by the PHMSA.Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work.

We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages

Medical,…