Associate Gas Controller

• Remotely monitor and control the gas pipeline system by following established protocols
• Monitor operating pressure, flow rates, supply targets, customer demand, and gas system balance
• Monitor SCADA systems and recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC) and alarms
• Communicate operational issues and pipeline changes to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain real-time operational status and documented records of department actions and operational challenges
• Analyze gas usage and distribution system pressures and take appropriate operational action
• Review, monitor, and manage gas nominations to meet contract obligations
• Assist with daily customer-demand forecasting and recommend supply, peaking-supply, or curtailment changes
• Collaborate with Engineering, Gas Supply, Gas Transportation, Technical Field Operations, System Operations, Integrity Management, District personnel, Dispatch, Customer Service, Gas Storage, and other departments
• Troubleshoot SCADA systems and support SCADA programming changes, daily operations, maintenance, and field-equipment troubleshooting
• Serve as the point of contact for large-volume customers and pipeline suppliers during emergencies
• Assist with gas-system isolation, supply rerouting, and implementation of Gas Control Plans for emergency repairs
• Provide Dispatch and Customer Service with gas facility and outage information

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Preferred BA/BS degree from an accredited university, or combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
• Minimum of one (1) year applicable experience with an understanding of basic principles and characteristics of natural gas, including flow and pressure relationships and natural gas operations
• 3 year demonstrated history of multi-tasking, troubleshooting of complex systems, utilization of data in decision making processes, and adherence to processes and procedures, ideally in a regulated environment
• Required to pass Operator Qualifications (OQ) and Gas Controller Training Program in processes and procedures as defined by the Department of Transportation

Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and controlling gas pipeline systems, including SCADA operations and troubleshooting. Proficient in analyzing gas usage, managing customer demand, and collaborating across departments to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

• SCADA System Monitoring
• Gas Pipeline Operations
• Troubleshooting Complex Systems
• Operator Qualifications (OQ)
• Gas Controller Training Program

• Gas System Analysis
• Flow Rate Monitoring
• Pressure Management
• Data Utilization in Decision Making
• Emergency Response Coordination

• Communication with Stakeholders
• Multi-tasking
• Collaboration

• Operator Qualifications (OQ)
• Gas Controller Training Program

• Natural Gas Operations
• Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC)
• Gas Nominations Management
• Customer Demand Forecasting
• Regulated Environment

• SCADA Systems