Associate Gas System Operator, Gas Engineering - Gas Control

Orange And Rockland Utilities•New York, NY

About The Position

The Associate Gas System Operator is responsible for assisting the lead Gas System Operator to maintain the integrity of the gas transmission and distribution system in a safe, reliable, and economic manner. This involves coordinating operations with the New York Facility Group, pipeline companies, Gas Engineering, and Gas Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years full time relevant utility or process control experience (i.e. gas, electric, steam, water, sewer, process manufacturing).
Knowledge of gas and/or hydraulic pressures and flows.
Must demonstrate a high energy level, personal accountability, teamwork, customer focus, excellence and values.
Computer and Mathematical proficiency.
Must pass background security check.
Must qualify as a "Qualified Operator" as prescribed by the Department of Transportation Operator Qualification requirement and Controller as per the Companys Control Room Management Plan.
1 year of Control Room experience.
Driver's License Required
Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
Work rotating shifts as required
Successful candidate will be required to obtain and update as required, a NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness Qualification testing for the operation of the Hunts Point Gas Compressor station

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years full time relevant utility or process control experience (i.e. gas, electric, steam, water, sewer, process manufacturing).
Direct gas transmission/distribution systems operation and gas transportation knowledge and work experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

The Associate Gas System Operator is responsible for assisting the lead Gas System Operator to maintain the integrity of the gas transmission and distribution system in a safe, reliable, and economic manner. This involves coordinating operations with the New York Facility Group, pipeline companies, Gas Engineering, and Gas Operations.
Track and coordinate field work from Area Gas Operations and Gas Engineering routed through Gas Control, including telemetry data and alarm testing, evaluating system conditions to ensure adequate gas schedules are in place to balance gas supplies to meet send-out requirements and coordinating with Energy Management Commodity Procurement & Scheduling Section to adjust as required.
Participate in the decision-making process with the Senior Gas System Operator to implement appropriate action in the closure of strategically "Remote Operated Valves" (ROV's) in the event of a catastrophic gas transmission main failure.
Supervise and assist in the control and direction of company work forces during emergency and contingency operations associated with the gas transmission and distribution system.
Utilize pipeline Electric Bulletin Boards (EBB) to confirm gas volumes required to meet system load requirements. Coordinate with Energy Management Commodity Procurement & Scheduling Section to make required position adjustments.
Make system adjustments to gas pressures and flow rates to optimize all economical gas supplies and coordinate this operation with the Senior Gas System Operator.
Monitor hourly gas consumption of steam and electric generating stations. Verify hourly log sheets ensuring metering variations remain below 2 percent error, and if exceeded provide explanations and/or implement corrective action to resolve.
Adjust gas system pressures to ensure system integrity during peak demand periods and emergency conditions, by remotely operating gas regulator station settings using the Gas Operations-Supervisory System (GOSS).
Implement corrective action when critical systems alarms are received on GOSS, including off-hour notification to the appropriate Pressure Control, Tunnel Maintenance, or Gas Engineering duty roster supervisor.
Direct the reporting field crews and supervisors at the various locations to secure the abnormal operating condition in compliance with standard established operating criteria.
Make required gas incident notifications, including to the PSC, DOT, DEP, and Company Executives as required.
Take corrective action when communication paths affecting GOSS data are out of service.
Ensure safe work practices are followed and environmental protection in accordance with regulatory and company policy from a Gas Control perspective.
Work rotating shifts as required.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.