Operations Controller (Tulsa, OK)

About the role

Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computers and SCADA digital displays to determine sufficient operating pressures and to monitor and direct flow of natural gas or gas liquids though pipeline system
• Determine load requirements using company approved forecasting model
• Compare this forecast to forecasts based on analysis of current and predicted weather conditions, current system conditions, and operating objectives
• Analyze and assist in identification and resolution of communication problems
• Take appropriate action to minimize drastic reductions in pressure caused by line breaks or other unusual occurrences
• Maintain adequate gas or natural gas liquid flow by applying basic mathematics, including use of decimals and percentages
• Monitor system gas or liquid quality and take appropriate action in response to changes
• Calculate and/or verify the following, including but not limited to: receipts, deliveries, storage injections and withdrawals, pipeline system load requirements, transportation imbalances, compile, prepare, and/or post information including but not limited to: start/stop of receipt/delivery flows and compressors or pumps, storage injection and withdrawal requests, field personnel call-outs, nomination confirmations and changes, gas quality issues, supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) communication problems
• Communicate information and/or instructions related to system operations and contractual obligations to company field personnel, schedulers, and pipeline controllers from other companies
• Utilize the ONEOK Communication System (OCS) for the following: emergency/non-emergency communication, setting up conference bridge, One-Call center line locates
• Train employees in performance of duties related to system operations
• May include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline

Qualifications

• Experience with pipeline control functions, computer programs, and equipment applicable to pipeline system control operations
• Experience monitoring pressures, volumes, and control points to maintain adequate gas or natural gas liquid flow
• Experience with and thorough knowledge of natural gas or natural gas liquid pipeline operations
• Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including computers
• Knowledge of basic programming/computer applications and hardware/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of company and governmental operating/safety procedures
• Experience with weather forecasting
• Experience compiling and preparing reports, logs, and correspondence
• Experience interacting, advising, training and communicating effectively

Skills

• Ability to apply basic mathematics, including use of decimals and percentages
• Ability to verbalize information or instructions utilizing telephone and two-way radios

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• A 6% 401(k) match plus 4 quarterly contributions through the company’s profit sharing
• $100,000 in life insurance
• Annual bonuses for all employees
• A minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience

Pay

Expected Salary Range $79,000.00 - $119,000.00

Schedule

Modified DuPont schedule, 12 hour shifts that rotate both day and night