Assoc Gas Controller

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across all 68 Lower Peninsula counties with natural gas and/or electricity. The Associate Gas Controller has operational authority to dispatch supply and make operational decisions that support safe, reliable operations for Consumers Energy natural gas customers. The role develops and executes low-complexity operational plans, communicates plans to operational personnel, analyzes basic operational issues, and makes timely decisions. This position is onsite at the Parnall Office in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available to those who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT participation. The role is regulated under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), covering pipeline operations, maintenance, and emergency-response functions. Employees are subject to random drug testing under PHMSA regulations. The successful candidate must obtain the Gas Controller qualification within 6–15 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or related field; or an associate’s degree in a technical, scientific, or related field plus 2 years of experience in gas field or pipeline operations; or a high school diploma plus 4 years of experience in gas field or pipeline operations.
Ability to work alternating day and evening shifts.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to obtain the Gas Controller qualification within 6–15 months.
Oral and written communication skills.
Experience monitoring and operating high-pressure fluid systems using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Responsibilities

Direct operational support personnel during abnormal operating and emergency conditions.
Communicate with Consumers Energy Gas Operations to formulate and execute basic operational plans and system supply decisions that meet the Consumers Energy GCR plan.
Use computer-assisted application software and equipment to prepare low-complexity business analysis support documents.
Assist with monitoring, controlling, and operating the gas transmission and distribution system to meet operational and regulatory needs.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.