Northern Natural Gas · 4 months ago
Gas Controller I/II
Northern Natural Gas is a leader in natural gas transportation, operating approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline. The Gas Controller I/II position is responsible for operating the transmission system to meet daily supply, transportation, and delivery requirements while ensuring safety and efficiency.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Monitors and operates the pipeline system to meet customer's gas flow requirements while adhering to required contract, tariff and regulatory requirements
Monitor and control the pipeline systems of Northern Natural Gas via data acquisition systems (SCADA) and extensive telephone communications
Monitor pressures, line pack, receipt and deliveries to maximize throughput efficiency
Determine system requirements and changes to mainline pressures and volumes to maintain delivery to customers and other pipelines
Manage operational balancing agreements (OBA) on a daily and monthly basis
Communicate with field operations personnel to keep abreast of situations requiring action or assistance, i.e., loss of production, gas quality problems and DAS problems, horsepower and pipeline outages
Maintain a shift events log
Coordinate pipeline/horsepower outages by using real-time pipeline model
Perform Any Additional Responsibilities As Requested Or Assigned
Position will perform Operations Communications Center duties as assigned
Position will require vacation coverage for the operations communications center
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED or equivalent education
Zero to two years of related experience – Gas Controller I
Two to four years of related experience – Gas Controller II
Two years of operations experience desirable, which includes familiarity with Northern Natural Gas compressor stations or gas supply operations
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
Effective PC skills, proficient in Excel, Word, Access a plus
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Position requires working a 12-hour rotating shift
Occasional overtime on short notice
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation
Preferred
Controls and measurement experience a plus
Pipeline flow study modeling experience, a plus
Company
Northern Natural Gas
Northern Natural Gas operates an interstate natural gas pipeline.
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