Gas Controller

Targa Resources; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources seeks a Gas Controller to monitor and operate the pipeline system from a control room using SCADA. You will observe gas line data, communicate with field personnel, and ensure safe, efficient operations on a 12-hour rotating shift.

Ideal candidates have pipeline operations or gas control experience, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and a commitment to reliable attendance. The role emphasizes safety and timely problem resolution in a secured control room environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Direct experience in pipeline operations, gas control, scheduling, processing, or compression.
• Experience with maintenance management applications is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and sound judgment for safe operations.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve problems related to natural gas flows, pressures and related activities.
• Ensure all pipeline requirements under DOT Order 192 are followed.
• Assist in identifying and resolving pipeline and communication problems.
• Minimize imbalances due to unusual occurrences.
• Control and re-route gas flows via SCADA to maintain safe operations.
• Track and evaluate maintenance schedules and notify internal customers to minimize downtime.
• Recognize, analyze and resolve issues and take corrective action during emergencies.
• Calculate, research and verify pipeline load requirements and imbalances for special projects.
• Prepare information regarding start/stop of receipts, deliveries and field callouts; update event logs.
• Assist in resolving various operations issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pipeline operations

Gas control

Scheduling

Processing

Compression

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical school training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Maintenance management software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Gas Controller will monitor and operate the pipeline system from a control room, using SCADA systems. Observing computer screens in order to monitor gas line data and communicating to field personnel about related pipeline operations.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and resolve problems related to natural gas flows, pressures, and other related activities
• Ensures all pipeline requirements under DOT Order 192 are followed
• Assist in identifying and resolving pipeline and communication problems
• Minimize imbalances due to unusual occurrences
• Monitors, controls, and re-routes gas flows, via the SCADA System, in order to maintain safe operations
• Tracks and evaluates pipeline maintenance schedules for impact on gas flows; notifies internal customers to minimize downtime and optimize deliveries.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves problems and takes corrective action to handle emergency situations
• Calculate, research, and verify pipeline systems load requirements, transportation imbalances and special projects related to pipeline control
• Compile, prepare, and note information regarding start/stop of receipt/delivery flows, field personnel call outs, nomination confirmation and changes, gas quality issues, SCADA communication problems, emergency one call locates, Maintains event logs and downtime reports: updates system daily reports and imbalance schedules
• Assists in resolving various issues associated with operations on an as-needed basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFACTIONS:

• Associate degree or equivalent technical school training; or an equivalent combination of closely related education, training and work experience
• Direct experience in pipeline operations and/or gas control, scheduling, processing and/or compression
• Work experience in maintenance management applications
• Thorough knowledge of pipeline systems and processing
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively; make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in a safe and logical manner
• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QULAIFICATIONS:

• Pipeline or Gas Plant experience
• Scheduling experience
• SCADA experience

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Controller will work in a secured locked-down isolated gas control room with limited outside access for extended periods of time. You will be required to watch computer screens in order to monitor gas line data and communicate with field personnel related to gas operations and emergencies. The schedule for this position will be 12-hour individual rotating shifts including working nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call for overtime and emergency needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.

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