Operations Controller

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JOB SUMMARY Job Profile Summary Monitors, adjusts and/or controls flow of gas or natural gas liquids through the pipeline system in a safe, reliable, compliant and efficient manner. This includes distribution, transmission, gathering, storage and processing systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Utilize computers and SCADA digital displays to determine sufficient operating pressures and to monitor and direct flow of natural gas or gas liquids though pipeline system

Determine load requirements using company approved forecasting model. Compare this forecast to forecasts based on analysis of current and predicted weather conditions, current system conditions, and operating objectives

Analyze and assist in identification and resolution of communication problems. Take appropriate action to minimize drastic reductions in pressure caused by line breaks or other unusual occurrences

Monitor system gas or liquid quality and take appropriate action in response to changes

Calculate and/or verify the following, including but not limited to:

Receipts Deliveries Storage  injections and withdrawals

Pipeline system load requirements

Transportation imbalances

Compile, prepare, and/or post information including but not limited to:

Start/stop of receipt/delivery flows and compressors or pumps

Storage injection and withdrawal requests

Field personnel call-outs Nomination confirmations and changes

Gas quality issues

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) communication problems

Communicate information and/or instructions related to system operations and contractual obligations to company field personnel, schedulers, and pipeline controllers from other companies

Utilize the ONEOK Communication System (OCS) for the following:

Emergency/non-emergency communication

Setting up conference bridge

One-Call center line locates

Train employees in performance of duties related to system operations

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education None Required.

Work Experience

Experience with pipeline control functions, computer programs, and equipment applicable to pipeline system control operations

Experience monitoring pressures, volumes, and control points to maintain adequate gas or natural gas liquid flow

Experience with and thorough knowledge of natural gas or natural gas liquid pipeline operations

Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including computers

Experience and/or training related to:

Basic programming/computer applications and hardware/SCADA systems

Company and governmental operating/safety procedures

Weather forecasting

Experience compiling and preparing reports, logs, and correspondence

Experience interacting, advising, training and communicating effectively

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Ability to: apply basic mathematics, including use of decimals and percentages

Ability to: verbalize information or instructions utilizing telephone and two-way radios

Licenses and CertificationsB
31Q Operator qualification on the pipeline system being operated

Strength Factor Rating
- Physical Demands/Requirements Sedentary Work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description
- Physical Demands/Requirements Standing:
Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking:
Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting:
Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting:
Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward…