Controller, Gas Pipeline

• Remotely starting/stopping pumps and/or compressors and operating valves.
• Monitoring and controlling the movement of material through multiple pipelines and/or facilities.
• Analyzing changing conditions and alarms and making necessary adjustments.
• Determining accurate time of pipeline events (pumping, deliveries, nominations, etc.) by reviewing batch listings and schedules.
• Must be able to quickly detect abnormal operations, use critical judgement and react accordingly in a short period of time.
• Monitoring pipeline integrity and coordinating pipeline maintenance.
• Monitoring tank and cavern storage levels.
• Maintaining communication with field personnel, customers, and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality, and customer service.

• Minimum of 60 college credit hours with oil and gas field operations/plant experience or minimum of 60 college credit hours with relevant oil and gas or air traffic controller experience in the military or on the job work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry is required.
• Associates degree is strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of Chemical or Oil and Gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have experience and basic computer skills including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements; including, but not limited to criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, basic math and/or mechanical aptitude assessments, and interview process.
• Team player who interacts effectively with co-workers, customers and the public, whether in a group or in independent cooperative activities.
• Good communication abilities (verbal and written) including the ability to effectively communicate by telephone.
• Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
• Must be willing and able to perform essential functions of this position in an indoor, office environment and be able to work unscheduled overtime.
• Must be able to demonstrate, through previous job experience, training, and activities, his or her ability to understand the operation of various mechanical and technical equipment or systems.
• Must be able to quickly learn and become proficient with new skills, technologies, procedures and processes.
• Must successfully pass the COBRA (Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment) aptitude test.
• Be able and willing to work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule, to include weekends and holidays after completion of training period (M - F temporary day schedule).
• Must be able to visually distinguish multi-color panel alarms.
• Must be able to sit and or stand at the console for a 12-hour shift, or longer, with the exception of occasional breaks.
• Must have sufficient mobility to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately transport self to an alternate control center in either Houston or San Antonio.

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