System Controller

Spire; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire is seeking a System Controller to operate and monitor the natural gas distribution systems from the St. Louis, MO location. The role involves 24/7 monitoring and control to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The position requires experience with SCADA systems, remote-control regulators, and valves, plus the ability to respond to alarms and emergencies. A high school diploma is required, with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred; 1–3 years in the gas or petroleum industry is

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; technical training with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in natural gas or petroleum industry preferred.
• Experience with SCADA and ability to troubleshoot computer problems preferred.
• Knowledge of API RP 1165, API RP 1168 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the natural gas system through SCADA to ensure safety and reliability.
• Adjust supplies using remote-control regulators and valves to maintain pressures and flow.
• Monitor, analyze and respond to SCADA alarms and unusual conditions; coordinate emergency responses.
• Provide training and performance monitoring for new system controllers; complete annual trainings.

Skills

SCADA experience

Excel proficiency

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Excel

API RP 1165 knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking a System Controller to work in the St. Louis, MO location. This role may include but is not limited to 24/7 monitoring and control of the Company’s natural gas distribution systems, storage and transmission assets to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and reliably operate the natural gas system(s) through a SCADA system.
• Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flow.
• Remotely control and monitor company equipment which may include but is not limited to regulator set-points, control valves, RCVs, odorant injection, compressors, boilers and heaters in order to maintain maximum safety and efficiency of the system.
• Prepare and submit reports to various departments and personnel within the Company.
• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to SCADA alarms and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate appropriate and timely response to system emergencies and other operational problems that could result in unsafe conditions and possible service outages.
• Maintain safe operational practices as described in the Control Room Management Plan.
• Provide on-going training and performance monitoring of new system controllers in the use of the SCADA system and the safe operation of the system(s)
• Complete annual training relating but not limited to: Fatigue Management, Operator Qualification, Information/SCADA Security, Intra-Departmental Cross-Training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics

• Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside of the Company.
• Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, pipeline maps, and procedures.
• Ability to pass random drug testing.
• Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies, and essential characteristics applicable for this role within the organization.
• Ability to work/lead in an ethical and safe manner and support the company’s values.
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skill and perspectives.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High school diploma required
• Formal technical training with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred

Required Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• One to three years of applicable work experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry preferred.
• One to three years of computer experience with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel
• Prior experience using SCADA system software with the ability to program and troubleshoot computer problems preferred.
• Knowledge of API RP 1165, API RP 1168 preferred.
• Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, gas pressure regulators, gas flow measurement and related gas industry terminology
• Must be compliant with all federal and state regulations.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Work is performed in a 24/7 control room environment with frequent distractions that require concentration, multitasking, and decisive appropriate actions in the performance of duties.
• Required year-round 12 hour rotating shift work schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Occasional 8-hour shifts may occur.
• Such work is accomplished in compliance with Company and Federal Control Room Management guidelines .

Posting Requirements

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.