Gas Controller I

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Gas Controller I at our White Oaks Office in Bridgeport, WV.

Responsibilities

In this role the successful candidate will

• Assist in the management of the daily natural gas operations to meet the overall physical requirements of the pipeline system.
• Utilize the SCADA system to monitor and control gas facilities by operating remote control valves regulators and compressors and ensures that pipeline pressures stay within Maximum Allowable Operating Pressures (MAOP).
• Analyze transmission pipeline system and recommends operational changes in anticipation of changing requirements.
• Analyze gas control data and responds to SCADA alarms.
• Adjust gas volumes and pressures to meet market requirements by considering forecasts and supply portfolios and storage plans.
• Assist in the implementation of the daily operating plan to support the economic efficient and reliable operations of the gas system.
• Develop a professional working relationship with field personnel pipeline contacts and other departments that interact with Gas Control.
• Comply with all government regulations for Control Room and Alarm Management.

Qualifications

0 plus years combined natural gas, analytical, utility, process operation/control (field, paper, water, chemical, etc.) or related experience 

• Basic knowledge of company operations, pipeline network and facilities (compressor stations, storage pools, production systems, etc.) is preferred.
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of natural gas safety and emergency plans/procedures.
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of Control Room Management (CRM) regulations and procedures.
• Ability to learn and retain basic FERC regulations and other regulatory requirements, as needed.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, detect errors and recommend changes.
• Basic understanding of operation of computerized equipment and standard office equipment.
• Ability to perform basic math: to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to perform the four operations with like or common decimal fractions.
• Ability to be able to clearly document data when completing shift turnover records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing internally and externally.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport, as needed.
• Ability to be able to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to manage work and perform varied tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain focused and to respond competently under pressure to changing pipeline conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must be able to commute to work within agreed upon time period.
• Ability to see objects at close range and be able to distinguish between colors.

** Successful candidate is required to live within commuting distance of one hour OR if you do not live within one hour must be willing to self-relocate.

** This position requires that you work a rotating shift which includes day shift, night shift, weekends and holidays.

Education
Associate degree is preferred, but relevant work experience may be used in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Degree
Associate: Engineering Technology

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.