Pipeline Controller - Gas

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

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP seeks a Control Center Operator to ensure safe, reliable pipeline operations and product flow across ET systems. You will monitor pressures, coordinate outages, and report throughput data to support efficient deliveries of gas and liquids.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, proficiency with Excel/Word/Project, strong analytical skills, ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel occasionally. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Project.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas/liquids quality.
• Coordinate between pipeline operations, plants and field personnel during outages or changes.
• Serve as first contact in emergency situations and notify appropriate personnel.
• Direct and monitor delivery schedules, tank inventories, and product movement at remote locations.
• Prepare and submit daily throughput reports and maintain emergency contact lists and procedures.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

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:

• 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 is commensurate with the selected job level:

• 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 this 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.