Gas Control Technician

Southwest Gas • Carson City, NV

245d • $39 - $53

About The Position

The Gas Control Technician controls and monitors high-pressure transmission and distribution pipelines including, where applicable, compressor stations, measurement and control facilities, pipeline interconnects and peak shaving facilities through the usage of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience in process and control application in the natural gas industry or equivalent experience in a related environment
• Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of related education, training and work experience
• Basic knowledge of physics (natural gas properties and Ideal Gas Laws)
• Knowledge of electronics and algebra
• Working knowledge of office equipment, personal computers and a variety of software applications including SCADA, word processing, spreadsheets and database programs
• Ability to understand and visualize the cause and effect relationships in a dynamic gas piping system
• Ability to accurately generate, transcribe, and tabulate technical data
• Ability to perform continuous, detailed work and work without direct supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions and work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology and processes
• Must pass all written tests and/or hands-on training, or simulations as required for this job classification

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control gas volumes, flow rates and pressures in transmission and distribution pipelines using SCADA system
• Start, stop and adjust speed, flow rate and pressure set-points of compressor stations using SCADA system
• Operate SCADA and personal computer systems
• Validate measurement and SCADA system data
• Perform analysis of SCADA data being alert to abnormalities and areas where effectiveness can be improved
• Calculate corrected gas volumes
• May track unaccounted for gas and imbalances
• As applicable, coordinate gas volumes, flow rates and pressures from pipeline interconnect and peak shaving facilities
• Interact with field personnel performing pipeline operation, maintenance and emergency response activities
• Interact with Gas Controllers of upstream pipelines and customer's representatives
• Knowledge of company and upstream pipeline tariffs and North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) requirements
• Design and support the implementation of SCADA displays and reports
• May perform emergency dispatching procedures
• Maintain Control Room operator log and detailed event log during emergency situations
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Administer and comply with federal, state and Company rules and regulations
• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Promote good public relations
• Compile, update and distribute spreadsheets, reports, logs and other documents to internal/external customers
• Develop and implement daily plans for flow of scheduled gas
• May monitor the Homeland Security Threat Level multiple times a day
• Comply with all aspects of the SWG Control Room Management Plan
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

Benefits

• Competitive compensation offers
• Flexibility in salary based on experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree