Engineer Control Center Pipeline

Reliance Industries (RIL); Shahdol; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Industries (RIL) invites applications for an Engineer Control Centre Pipeline to ensure safe, efficient operation of the gas pipeline network from the Pipeline Operation Centre, coordinating with field teams and safeguarding delivery schedules.

The role requires hands-on experience in upstream oil/gas control room operations, familiarity with SCADA/DCS, and the ability to respond to alarms and emergencies in real time while optimizing fuel usage.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in upstream oil/gas control room operations.
• Experience in SCADA/DCS-driven process control environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pipeline compressors, valves, and metering systems to ensure safe operation.
• Manage gas flow to meet daily nominations and deliver gas at custody transfer points as scheduled.
• Maintain optimal line pack to ensure delivery pressure during demand fluctuations.
• Operate compressors in fuel- and maintenance-efficient manner, minimizing start-stop cycles.
• Adjust set points for M&R stations and compressor stations based on real-time conditions.
• Monitor SCADA/DCS alarms, acknowledge critical events, and initiate corrective actions per SOPs.
• Identify causes of gas loss via system balancing and pressure trend analysis with field teams.
• Serve as nodal control point during emergencies, coordinating with field operations.
• Monitor integrity of pipeline assets for leaks, vibration, and pressure anomalies.
• Control flow rates, pressures, and temperature at multiple points via SCADA/HMI.
• Coordinate with maintenance to execute planned activities without impacting reliability.
• Act as communication bridge between Control Room, Field Operations, Scheduling, and Commercial Teams.

Skills

Oil & gas control room operations

SCADA/DCS monitoring

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical / Chemical engineering

Job description

Main Purpose:

Engineer Control Centre Pipeline will be responsible for safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the gas pipeline network by real-time monitoring and control from the Pipeline Operation Centre (POC), while coordinating with field teams and ensuring scheduled gas delivery, minimal fuel usage, and zero compromise on pipeline integrity and safety.

Job Accountabilities:

• Operate and monitor pipeline compressors, valves, and metering systems to ensure functioning within defined safe operating limits.
• Manage and control gas flow to evacuate all volumes as per daily nominations and deliver gas at custody transfer points (CTPs) as scheduled.
• Maintain optimal line pack across the pipeline network to ensure delivery pressure and gas availability during demand fluctuations.
• Operate compressors in the most fuel- and maintenance-efficient manner, avoiding peak loads and minimizing start-stop cycles.
• Adjust set points for Metering & Regulation (M&R) stations and Compressor Stations based on real-time operating conditions and delivery requirements.
• Continuously monitor SCADA/DCS alarms, acknowledge critical events, and initiate timely corrective actions as per SOPs.
• Identify and address causes of gas loss through system balancing, pressure trend analysis, and interaction with field teams.
• Serve as the nodal control point during emergency situations, ensuring communication with field operations, isolation of affected sections, and activation of response protocols.
• Monitor the integrity of pipeline assets for leaks, vibration, pressure anomalies, and equipment performance to pre-empt failures.
• Monitor and control flow rates, pressures, and temperature at multiple points using SCADA/HMI systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure planned maintenance activities are executed without affecting system reliability or customer deliveries.
• Act as a communication bridge between Control Room, Field Operations, Scheduling, and Commercial Teams, especially during abnormal events or equipment unavailability.

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical / Chemical engineering from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Hands on experience on oil & gas control room operations.
• Minimum 3 years experience in upstream (E&P) Oil/Gas / Petchem / refinery industry.