BHE GT&S · 2 days ago
Gas Controller I/Gas Controller II/Sr. Gas Controller
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expBHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company, and they are seeking a Gas Controller I, II, or Senior. The role involves operating the natural gas pipeline system to ensure reliable energy supply, making decisions during emergencies, and coordinating pipeline operations.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Operates natural gas pipeline system to maintain a reliable energy supply, provide economic delivery of natural gas, and protect the safety of company personnel and the public
Makes decisions about operating changes, in response to abnormal or emergency conditions within the system
Uses system expertise to provide direction to field personnel, in pipeline and compression facilities operations, during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations
Utilizes system expertise to initiate actions to maintain operational pressures, and monitors system load to balance gas use among supply sources
Coordinates and directs pipeline pigging operations for pipeline integrity compliance and modifies pipeline pressure and flow conditions to ensure a successful pig run
Reviews pipeline procedures to remove lines and equipment from service, while maintaining system reliability and integrity, and ensuring safety
Responds to SCADA alarms and directs corrective action
Responds to unplanned and emergency situations (e.g. compressor trip)
Monitors, analyzes, and responds to SCADA alarms, providing safe and efficient pipeline operations
Implement daily and interday pipeline nomination changes and requests by storage partners
Qualification
Required
0-2 years natural gas or equivalent experience for Gas Controller I
3-5 years natural gas or equivalent experience for Gas Controller II
At least 5 years combined natural gas, analytical, utility, process operation and control (field, paper, water, chemical, etc.) or related experience for Sr. Gas Controller
In-depth knowledge of Gas Infrastructure gas equipment and operations, SCADA and communications, and compressor station operations required
Ability required to make critical decisions independently, to resolve operation issues on a shift
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and internally and externally
Ability to establish and maintain rapport, both internally and externally
Ability to interact with others, to communicate clear instructions, and to evaluate results
Broad understanding of operation of computerized equipment and standard office equipment
Ability to prepare reports, using prescribed format, and conforming to all rules of punctuation and grammar
Ability to train and develop less experienced gas controllers
Ability to see objects at close range and distinguish between colors
Associate (Typically two years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)
Preferred
Two years' experience in an intermediate-level Gas Controller role is preferred
In-depth experience making operating changes in response to abnormal or emergency conditions within system
Strong knowledge of Gas Infrastructure Gas Control emergency procedures preferred
In-depth knowledge of Control Room Management (CRM) regulations and procedures
Broad knowledge of operation of Gas Infrastructure gas control telecommunications system
Working knowledge of FERC regulations and other regulatory requirements
Preferred Degree: Engineering Technology
Company
BHE GT&S
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
1001-5000 employees
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