Pipeline Gas Controller

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking a pipeline control specialist to ensure safe, reliable gas flow through ET pipeline systems. You will collaborate with field personnel and various departments to optimize compressor/pump and equipment operation, and report data accurately to the Partnership.

The role requires availability for 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays, with potential travel. High school diploma or GED is required; a 2-4 year degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening per PHMSA regulations.
• Requires familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and related programs.
• Experience with SCADA systems is a plus; strong multitasking and detail orientation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas quality.
• Coordinate changes with ET departments when scheduled.
• Be first contact in emergency responses and notify services and ET management.
• Coordinate with pipeline operations and plants to maximize throughput during outages.
• Troubleshoot communications, SCADA, control valves and related equipment.
• Complete daily throughput reports.
• Maintain emergency notification and call-out lists.
• Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations.

Skills

SCADA experience

Analytical skills

Strong verbal communication

multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 or 4 year degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Project

Flow/pressure simulation software

Control valves and relief valves software familiarity

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, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 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. 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 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


• 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


• 2 or 4 year degree preferred

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.)


• Experience utilizing a SCADA system a plus


• 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 Gas 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.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, 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.