Gas Controller

TC Energy • Houston, TX

8d

About The Position

This full working-level Control Center position independently follows established methods, the Control Room Management Plan (CRM), and procedures to ensure safe and reliable operation of U.S. pipeline systems. The role supports continuous operations across compressor stations, meter stations, and pipelines, monitors and responds to alarms, processes customer nominations and imbalances in a non-discriminatory manner, and communicates relevant operational information during shift changes.

The position requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel is required, and the incumbent must be able to work from either backup location in Houston or Bryan, Texas. The successful candidate must obtain D.O.T. Operator Qualification certification through the company’s testing and evaluation program within the prescribed timeframe. Candidates must also maintain a valid driver’s license, provide a driver’s abstract, and successfully complete pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of natural gas industry experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Working-level knowledge of gas hydraulics and compressors.
• Obtain D.O.T. Operator Qualification certification through successful completion of the company’s testing and evaluation program within the prescribed timeframe.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work from either backup location in Houston or Bryan, Texas.
• Conscientious, attentive, and able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in most Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license that must be maintained.
• Provide a driver’s abstract for review.
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or technical school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of compressor stations, meter stations, and pipeline systems by executing daily operating plans.
• Identify and analyze abnormal operating conditions and take appropriate action to mitigate them.
• Monitor and respond to alarms according to established protocol.
• Process customer nominations and imbalances in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Document relevant operational information during the shift according to the Document Standard.
• Communicate operationally significant information during shift changes in accordance with the Responsibility Transfer Procedure.
• Assist in troubleshooting operating tools used in the Control Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED