Gas Controller

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, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Essential duties and responsibilities\: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements 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 gas control departments within ETC to execute all gas changes as they are scheduled

• First contact in an emergency response situation. Responsibilities will include notification of emergency services, and ETC

management

• Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput. This 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 gas control and operations

• Complete daily throughput reports

• Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists

• Evaluate gas control operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems

• Some travel and overtime is required

• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills 

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, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Essential duties and responsibilities\: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements 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 gas control departments within ETC to execute all gas changes as they are scheduled

• First contact in an emergency response situation. Responsibilities will include notification of emergency services, and ETC

management

• Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput. This 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 gas control and operations

• Complete daily throughput reports

• Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists

• Evaluate gas control operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems

• Some travel and overtime is required

• Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills 

Required education\:

High school diploma or GED

Software Knowledge\:
      • 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.).

Special Characteristics/Job Requirements
      • This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring night, weekend, and some holiday work.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level\: 

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions\:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting – on occasion, can be up to 50 lbs.                                             
• Sitting – 10 + hrs/day depending on work load                  
• Standing – 2 + hrs/day
• Driving – 0 + hrs/day per day
• Walking - 1+ hrs/day

Required education\:

High school diploma or GED

Software Knowledge\:
      • 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.).

Special Characteristics/Job Requirements
      • This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring night, weekend, and some holiday work.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level\: 

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions\:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting – on occasion, can be up to 50 lbs.                                             
• Sitting – 10 + hrs/day depending on work load                  
• Standing – 2 + hrs/day
• Driving – 0 + hrs/day per day
• Walking - 1+ hrs/day