Gas Controller

Position: Gas Controller )
Location  Surrey, BC, CA
Branch  Gas
Affiliation  MoveUP
Employment Status  Full time Regular
Salary  $3,692.00 bi-weekly

Position Overview  This role is responsible for monitoring pipeline data to ensure adequate flow across the province.
Responsibilities   Control the flow of gas in the pipeline system of FortisBC and FEVI and potential external systems to ensure secure, efficient operating conditions, reliable customer service and optimum purchases and sales on a 24-7 basis by:  Monitoring pipeline data such as pressures and flow rates using a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system;
Analyzing and responding to alarms and other potential problems according to established procedures;
Controlling pipeline pressures and flows through the operation of remote‑controlled equipment such as compressors and valves;
Acting as primary contact in any emergency involving pipeline facilities, notifying management personnel as required, making an initial assessment of incidents, coordinating response, and taking appropriate action.

Forecasting daily gas requirements by analyzing current weather forecast information, historical load and temperature data, customer estimates and historical data and current telemetry data.
Determining the availability of gas for interruptible sales based on supply and economics, allocating available supply to interruptible customers, issuing curtailment notices and maintaining proper curtailment records.
Producing various daily, weekly and monthly reports for distribution to management and other departments.
Coordinating and analyzing field procedures for pipeline construction, maintenance, and repairs, releasing pipeline for work and altering flows and pressures as required.
Recording all activity related to system operation in the gas control logs.
Maintains liaison with   Field personnel to coordinate work, report problems and initiate call‑outs when required.
Personnel from other pipeline companies, gas suppliers and customers to coordinate pipeline activity.
Other company departments including Measurement, Marketing, Engineering, Gas Supply, Data Processing and Customer Accounting.
Qualifications

Education:

Diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution in a directly related field (e.g., Power Engineering, Gas Processing) or completion of a Red Seal Journeyman Trade in a related field. Must be registered or eligible for registration with ASTTBC.

Experience:

Five (5) years of directly related experience in Control Room, Pipeline Operations, Plant Operations, Field Instrumentation, Pipeline Hydraulics Planning, Design Engineering. Ability to pass Operator Qualification Training internal certification. New incumbents must pass certification shortly after beginning work as a Gas Controller.
Working knowledge of computer systems operations and various application software in use in the department (SAP & suite of MS Office products).
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge in pipeline hydraulics, gas (fluids) processes, pipeline operations, field equipment, compression and control systems, and thermodynamics.
Ability to organize and evaluate data and make related, logical decisions.
Written and verbal communication skills and ability to exchange technical information.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure in an environment which can be high stress.
Additional Information  The position requires working evenings, weekends and holidays to ensure a 24‑7 operation year‑round. It also requires flexibility for on‑call scheduling.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose traditional territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by its Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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