Pipeline Controller

To proactively monitor and/or control pipelines, plants, compressors, pressures, flows, tank levels, and alarms, recognizing and resolving issues by taking necessary action to handle both emergency and non-emergency situations.

• Coordinate with Operations, Commercial Services, Commercial Marketing and Engineering regarding information on the pipeline system(s)
• Maintain the integrity of the pipeline through remote control valve changes, instructing field personnel to make manual valve changes and starting and stopping compression or pumps as necessary
• Monitor Alarms and system telemetry status
• Build relationships both internally and externally by providing seamless communication
• Accurately record and relay information as necessary. Communication can be verbal and/or written
• Monitor Microsoft Excel system balance sheets
• Ensure that nominations are met and pipeline imbalances are minimized.
• Prepare and monitor daily and monthly reports
• Comply with all state and federal regulations
• Keep co-workers and gas control management aware of pipeline issues and activities

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• 3+ years of industry experience - preferably in gas control or field operations
• Problem Solving
• Timely Decision making
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication skills
• Time Management
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour day/night shift; (including weekends and holidays)
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must have computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Must pass pre-employment background, which includes driving record, drug screen and is subject to random drug testing
• Must live within a reasonable distance of work location
• Must be able to visually monitor several computer screens in a control room environment for twelve (12) hour shifts. Must maintain a high level of mental alertness and be capable of quickly processing and reacting to incoming information from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. Response time is very critical