Gas Controller

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a midstream operations professional to monitor and maintain pipeline pressures, coordinate with control rooms, and support emergency response.

The role requires strong communication, basic troubleshooting of SCADA and valves, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends. Responsibilities include throughput reporting, outage coordination, and maintaining call lists while supporting field personnel and plants to maximize throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in midstream operations or related field preferred (levels A/B/C).
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria.
• Coordinate gas control changes with control departments.
• Serve as first contact in emergency response and notify services.
• Maximize pipeline throughput by coordinating outages and field work.
• Update throughput reports and emergency notification lists.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, communications, and control valves as needed.
• Travel as required; strong verbal and interpersonal communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response coordination

Pipeline operations knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

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 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Essential duties and responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas quality at various points
• Work closely with the various gas control departments within ETC to execute all gas changes as they are scheduled
• First contact in an emergency response situation. Responsibilities will include notification of emergency services, and ETC management
• Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput. This includes coordination between the groups during equipment or pipeline outages
• Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to gas control and operations
• Complete daily throughput reports
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists
• Evaluate gas control operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems
• Some travel and overtime is required
• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills

Required education:

High school diploma or GED

Software Knowledge:

• 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.).

Special Characteristics/Job Requirements:

• This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring night, weekend, and some holiday work.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting – on occasion, can be up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting – 10 + hrs/day depending on work load
• Standing – 2 + hrs/day
• Driving – 0 + hrs/day per day
• Walking - 1+ hrs/day

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, 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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.