System Controller

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.
• Cook up 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

• Communicate effectively with others inside and outside of the Company.
• Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Possess the ability to read and work from engineering drawings, pipeline maps, and procedures.
• Pass random drug testing.
• Demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies, and essential characteristics applicable for this role within the organization.
• 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.
• Adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.
• Build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Work independently and under pressure to manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• A 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.

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.