Gas Controller I/II

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources • Owensboro, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for controlling the gas flows and pressures for the BWP pipelines in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner while satisfying customer needs, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills to use information available from numerous sources
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of customers and company personnel
• Ability to make decisions in stressful situations
• Ability to effectively utilize a personal computer and related software
• Ability to operate on a 24 hour, 365 days a year swing shift
• Must work toward DOT skill requirements of "Operator Qualification" which is essential for being able to work scheduled shifts
• Position is considered as meeting the "essential personnel" criteria during emergency situations such as severe weather

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the electronic flow measurement and scheduling systems

Responsibilities

• Participating in planning, scheduling and implementing facility outages, shutdowns and start-ups to maintain system pressure and volume.
• Starting and stopping compressor units to maintain desired flow conditions in conjunction with fuel efficiency objectives.
• Setting appropriate operating pressure and volume limits for compressor stations and remotely controlled regulators.
• Monitoring and responding to system alarms/alerts and notifying affected internal parties to make appropriate operational changes and/or schedule repairs.
• Acknowledging and responding to all operational information received from field personnel on a daily and hourly basis.
• Coordinating with scheduling personnel to manage flow restrictions and imbalances.
• Assisting in making decisions regarding gas rerouting during emergencies and the impact of weather forecasts on the system.
• Communicating with external parties during normal to extreme operating conditions and effectively interfacing internally as needed for specific conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree