Gas Control Operator I and II

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Title:

Gas Control Operator I and II
Company:
Peoples Gas System
State and City:
Florida
- LUTZ

Shift:
12 Hr. X 7 Days

(2 openings)

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

You will monitor and control real-time gas system operations for distribution and transmission pipeline systems operated by Peoples Gas. You will help maintain safe pressures, support the delivery of nominated gas, respond to operating conditions, and provide troubleshooting support, including handling Gas Control Hotline needs.

You will build on your gas control experience by monitoring and controlling distribution and transmission pipeline systems, supporting operating strategies, assisting with gas supply and demand activities, and helping guide less experienced team members through more complex situations.

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of experience in natural Gas Control, delivery, supply, and/or energy industry.
• Must have solid mathematical ability. Must have a working ability with Microsoft Office. Must have the ability to identify and resolve routine and minimally complex problems logically and in a timely manner. Must have good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.

• 1 year as a Gas System Operator I or 4 years of Gas Control experience.

• Monitor and control real-time gas system operations.
• Response to alarms by investigating and taking appropriate action, including remotely changing pressures and flow rates and dispatching technicians.
• Collect and analyze operational data including hourly and daily volumes.
• Generate routine reports and documentation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving minor issues.
• Provide support during non-peak hours and as part of a larger team.
• Manage the Gas Control Hotline 24/7by answering calls and acting upon requests.

• Implement operational strategies to optimize gas flow.
• Provides assistance and guidance to less experienced team members on more complex problems and situations. Assists the supervisor with training new team members.
• Taking an active role in gas supply and demand.
• Contribute to the development of operational procedures.

• Good understanding of SCADA components and control equipment and the ability to read and understand schematics. A working knowledge of D.O.T. requirements relating to natural gas pipelines. Proficient MS Excel skills preferred.

• Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgement

• Will be required to work varied shifts depending on seasonal, operational or scheduling needs. This department is staffed 24/7. Some overtime is required. Storm duty may be…