Pipeline Controller - Houston, United States - Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships

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Description

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, American Heart Association, 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 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other


Summary:


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

The essential job duties for this position are listed below:


  • Monitor and control the horsepower and pipeline system for multiple Interstate Pipelines.
  • Manage the pressures, gas quality, line pack, receipts and deliveries of the pipeline systems to maximize operational efficiencies.
  • Determine system requirements and changes needed to maintain customer deliveries.
  • First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and ET management
  • Work with field operations personnel, resolve customer problems and implement outage coordination plans.
  • Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations
  • Work closely with the various departments within ET to execute all changes as they are scheduled
  • Complete daily throughput reports and maintain shift event logs

Required Education:


  • High School Diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

  • Level C requires a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
  • Level B requires a minimum of 24 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
  • Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:


  • Ability to pass a preemployment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations
  • Proven multitasking, analytical and judgment skills, and extremely detail oriented
  • Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
  • Some travel and overtime is required
  • This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work
  • Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Familiarity with pipeline systems, compressor stations or gas supply operations is a plus
  • Experience in remote control, pipeline operations or other related fields that are directly related to the Control Center functions
  • Basic knowledge of measurement principles and gas hydraulics

Working Conditions and Requirements:


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


  • Usually, normal office working conditions
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet


Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances.

Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.


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