Gas Controller

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience, or, Associate's degree and 8 years of experience, or High School diploma and 11 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up the flow of natural gas throughout the distribution system of the public utility or pipeline to make sure the volume and pressure of gas required to meet consumer demands.
• Increase and decrease pressure in the pipeline according to forecasts and demands.
• Review correlating data with variables affecting consumer demand, such as weather conditions, time of day, and forecasts, to safely and efficiently operate the pipeline system and estimate customer aggregated demand by the Operating Company.
• Remotely control/operate pipeline valves.
• Maintain the SCADA system; input updated values in the system.
• Monitor alarms and respond appropriately per Control Room management procedures.
• Dispatch and coordinate responses with company field personnel and pipelines.
• Monitor pressures and safety-related conditions according to federal Department of Transportation regulations.
• Interface with power generating stations, transport customers, and Company personnel to determine generation requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management.
• Maintain information on all large transport meters and input meter reads.
• Track and document orifice plate changes.
• Monitor pipeline Electronic Bulletin Board (EBBs) for scheduled/nominated supplies, operation flow orders (OFOs), restrictions, and Net Pipeline Positions (NPP).
• Perform other tasks as appropriately assigned.

Purpose

Ensure continuity of gas service by anticipating, determining, and directing the fulfillment of quantity and pressure requirements in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Directs field personnel to respond to abnormal operating conditions and/or equipment failures. Monitors gas SCADA system to ensure safe and economical operating conditions are maintained.

Advanced Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of gas sources and pipeline systems, significant pipeline and/or service dispatching experience preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft products (Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point) and written records to present information to management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form and to effectively utilize current technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work rotating shifts.

Company

THE SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS COMPANY

Mobility Information

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• NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.