Gas Controller
Energy Transfer, recognized three years running by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Essential duties and responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas quality at various points
• Work closely with the various gas control departments within ETC to execute all gas changes as they are scheduled
• First contact in an emergency response situation. Responsibilities will include notification of emergency services, and ETC
management
• Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput. This includes coordination between the groups during equipment or pipeline outages
• Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to gas control and operations
• Complete daily throughput reports
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists
• Evaluate gas control operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems
• Some travel and overtime is required
• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
Required education:
High school diploma or GED
Software Knowledge:
• Familiar with personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and other programs such as: flow and pressure simulation, velocity, pressure drop, purge and pack, regulators and control valves, relief valves, etc.).
Special Characteristics/Job Requirements
• This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring night, weekend, and some holiday work.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
- Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
- Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Lifting – on occasion, can be up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting – 10 + hrs/day depending on work load
• Standing – 2 + hrs/day
• Driving – 0 + hrs/day per day
• Walking - 1+ hrs/day
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.