Butane Controller

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Butane Controller in Houston to ensure safe, reliable product flow across pipeline systems. The role involves controlling compressors/pumps, coordinating with field teams, and reporting data to the partnership.

The position requires monitoring pressures, managing tank inventories, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with some travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations.
• Familiar with personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and other programs such as flow and pressure simulation).
• Proven multitasking, analytical and judgment skills, and extremely detail oriented.
• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills.
• Some travel and overtime is required.
• This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work.
• Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas/liquids quality at various points.
• Work with ET departments to execute changes as scheduled.
• Serve as first contact in emergency situations and notify emergency services and ET management.
• Gas Control: maximize pipeline throughput in coordination with plants during outages.
• Liquids Control: adjust pump/delivery schedules, monitor inventories, and direct product flows at remote locations.
• Collaborate with field personnel on troubleshooting of SCADA and control equipment.
• Complete daily throughput reports and maintain emergency notification lists.
• Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations.

Skills

multitasking

analytical skills

communication skills

detail oriented

ability to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Flow simulation

Pressure simulation

Job description

Job Description - Butane Controller (2610002759)

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

Position provides for the safe, reliable product flow operation of the ET pipeline systems. Controls and optimizes the use of compressors/pumps and pipeline equipment with field personnel to facilitate gas deliveries and liquids commodities (Refined Products, NGL’s and Crude Oil). Ensures proper reporting of data to the Partnership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas/liquids quality at various points
• Work closely with the various departments within ET to execute all changes as they are scheduled
• First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and ET management
• Gas Control – Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput which includes coordination between the groups during equipment or pipeline outages
• Liquids Control – Initiates pump and delivery schedule changes, monitors tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures. Directs, controls and monitors the delivery and change of product at remote locations utilizing computer controlled field equipment. Utilizes continuous discretion to initiate changes of pump and delivery schedules to maintain overall delivery schedule, product quality, safe operating conditions and a cost-efficient operation. Responsible for monitoring tank inventories and for the appropriate handling of shippers’ products both into and out of attended and unattended storage facilities.
• Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations
• Complete daily throughput reports
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists
• Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

• Level C requires a minimum of 0–2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2–4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations
• 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.)
• Proven multitasking, analytical and judgment skills, and extremely detail oriented
• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
• Some travel and overtime is required
• This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work
• Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in remote control, pipeline operations or other related field directly related to the Control Center functions
• Basic knowledge of measurement principles and Ga/Liquids hydraulics

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Usually, normal office working conditions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Disclaimer: The above statements, 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.

Primary Location

United States-TX-HOUSTON

Work Locations

Houston TX 1300 Main (100000189) 1300 Main Street Houston 77002

Job

Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Schedule

Regular Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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