Controller ASC

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan operates hazardous liquid product movements through pipelines, vessels, and tanks from a central control center in the United States. You will schedule and process movements, monitor rates and pressures, and instruct field operators on actions to take during shifts.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or 3 years in process control, plus experience in operations or maintenance. The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts and ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 3 years equivalent work experience.
• Four-year degree with any discipline from accredited college or university is desirable.
• Honorable discharge US military, any branch is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates pipeline facilities from the control center.
• Monitor, control, and coordinate pipeline movements.
• Respond to abnormal operations quickly and safely.
• Communicate emergency conditions clearly to field operators.

Skills

SCADA

Operations

Safety

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Process Control certification

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Control various hazardous liquid products movements to/ from pipelines, vessels, barges, and tanks internally and externally using automated systems. Schedule and process product movements through computer database. Monitor rates, pressures, and answer phone calls while instructing field operators on movements.

What You Will Do

• Operates pipeline facilities from the control center.
• Operate multiple pipelines at the same time.
• Coordinates safe and efficient transportation of refined petroleum products and specialty chemicals.
• Must be able to recognize abnormal operations and react accordingly in a short period.
• Monitors and controls pipeline operations through SCADA system.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to abnormal pipeline conditions.
• Communicate emergency conditions quickly and calmly.
• Determine accurate time of pipeline events (pumping, deliveries, strips, etc) by reviewing batch listings and schedules.
• Update pipeline schedulers throughout duration of shift.
• Responsible for communicating critical information to field operators.
• Receive and respond to calls/emails from customers.
• Scheduler barge, vessel and pipeline nominations.
• Train other in operational task
• Must be able to accurately account for our customer’s inventories
• Work with maintenance, field operations, and contractors for troubleshooting purposes
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need

Education:

• Associate’s degree, Certification in Process Control, or 3 years equivalent work experience
• Attributes listed below are highly desirable:
• Four-year degree with any discipline from accredited college or university or
• Honorable discharge US military, any branch

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Attributes listed below are highly desirable:
• Three years terminal Operations/Maintenance experience, or
• Five years of general industry experience

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be able to pass Operation Qualification test after training.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be competent, courteous, accurate, and thorough in dealing with external and internal customers.
• Must be able to acknowledge and react to colors on color graphic displays on computer control system.
• Must be able to acknowledge and react to various audible instructions, alarms, or other forms of communication.
• Must be able to respond to several different situations simultaneously (multi-task) with confidence and composure.
• Typing, calculator, and mathematical skills needed. Good communications skills are required. Problem recognition and problem-solving skills are essential. General accounting or bookkeeping experience a plus.
• Must have strong computer skills and proficiency with PC software i.e.: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and databases.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail and follow work rules.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via radio, telephone and various other forms of communication.
• Proven ability to take initiative, work highly independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Will be on-call and must respond to call outs, during and after regular business and non-working hours including after dark hours, for work as may be required, assigned, scheduled and as dictated by operations.
• Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice during the week, weekends, holidays, etc as dictated by operations.

Physical/Working Conditions:

• The majority of the times indoor with short field walk around to monitor equipment status.
• Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift
• Daily commute should not exceed one hour each direction
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.