Pipeline Controller - Gas

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer seeks a Pipeline and Terminal Operations professional to oversee safe, reliable product flow across pipeline systems. You will control compressors/pumps, coordinate with field teams, and ensure accurate reporting of data to the Partnership.

The role requires adapting to day/night shifts (12-hour), weekends, and some holidays. Travel to alternate control centers may be required, with emphasis on safety and efficient delivery of refined products, NGLs and crude oil.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PHMSA pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing.
• Proven multitasking, analytical and detail-oriented abilities.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Some travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pipeline pressures within design criteria and assess gas/liquids quality at various points.
• Coordinate with departments to implement scheduled changes.
• Serve as first contact in emergency response.
• Maximize pipeline throughput in collaboration with field teams during outages.
• Direct and monitor delivery schedules, tank inventories, and product transfers at remote sites.
• Troubleshoot communications, SCADA, and control equipment with field personnel.
• Complete daily throughput reports and maintain emergency contact lists.
• Provide recommendations after evaluating operational problems.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Flow simulation

Pressure simulation

Velocity

Pressure drop

Purge and pack

Regulators

Control valves

Relief valves

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 over 12,000 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

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

• 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 Skills

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

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

• 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

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.

Primary Location

United States-TX-HOUSTON

Work Locations

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

Job

Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Organization

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting

Aug 5, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws.

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.