Gas Control Operator

TC Energy • Calgary, AB

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At TC Energy, we connect the world to the energy it needs, guided by values of safety, accountability, teamwork, and active learning. The Canada Gas Control team is expanding in Calgary, AB. As a Gas Control Operator, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work in an integrated team within a consolidated 24-hour Control Centre, performing shift work. Your role involves monitoring and controlling various facilities using SCADA systems and advanced analysis tools to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for customers. TC Energy is a leader in North American energy infrastructure, moving over 30% of natural gas across the continent and investing in power generation to fuel industries and generate affordable, reliable, and sustainable power, enabling LNG exports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is required
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience is required
• Ability and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Successfully completes a security clearance/criminal record check
• Work out of the Calgary and Airdrie locations as required
• All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions
• Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks

Nice To Haves

• Relevant post-secondary education (e.g. engineering technology) and/or technical training
• Control Room Operational experience
• Prior experience working an alternating day/night shift schedule
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment within a multifunctional team setting
• Ability to work effectively in a highly dynamic environment with changing priorities and time constraints
• Effective communication to engage with a variety of audiences in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure situations
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office suite and SCADA system
• Strong analytical and technical abilities
• Fundamental knowledge of gas hydraulics and gas compression operation
• Knowledge of emergency management systems
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 based Quality Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute daily operating plans and strategies
• Develop and recommend proven operating strategies for varying pipeline conditions, utilizing effective linepack management strategies and hydraulic evaluations
• Monitor and control gas compression, metering and remote valve facilities to ensure the required gas volumes, linepack and contract pressures are achieved daily
• Coordinate scheduled outage execution and proactively manipulate system linepack and facilities to minimize system impact and enable outage / maintenance completions
• Respond to alarms and events in accordance with the documented handling and reporting guidelines
• Analyze and respond to unscheduled facility outages, abnormal operating conditions and emergency situations
• Deliver sound, economically viable operational decisions for pipeline system utilization to assist in meeting targeted revenue opportunities
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service standards, confidentiality, and working relationships with shippers, producers, and connecting pipeline operators
• Must obtain qualified status as per the Gas Controller Development and Qualification Program within the prescribed timeframe

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees