Pipeline Controller - Gas

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Transfer is a large organization recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers. They are dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy and inspiring employees to create superior value for customers, investors, and the community. The company has long-standing commitments to various charitable causes. Energy Transfer values its employees and offers industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities. This role is part of an award-winning organization of over 12,000 employees focused on fueling the world and each other. The Pipeline Controller position provides for the safe and reliable product flow operation of the ET pipeline systems. This role involves controlling and optimizing the use of compressors/pumps and pipeline equipment with field personnel to facilitate gas deliveries and liquids commodities (Refined Products, NGL’s and Crude Oil). The position also ensures proper reporting of data to the Partnership.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random testing per PHMSA regulations
Familiar with personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and other programs such as: flow and pressure simulation, velocity, pressure drop, purge and pack, regulators and control valves, relief valves, etc.)
Proven multitasking, analytical and judgment skills, and extremely detail oriented
Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills
Some travel and overtime is required
This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work
Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency

Nice To Haves

Experience in remote control, pipeline operations or other related field directly related to the Control Center functions
Basic knowledge of measurement principles and Ga/Liquids hydraulics

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor gas/liquids quality at various points
Work closely with the various departments within ET to execute all changes as they are scheduled
First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and ET management
Gas Control - Work with the pipeline operations group and plants to maximize pipeline throughput which includes coordination between the groups during equipment or pipeline outages
Liquids Control - Initiates pump and delivery schedule changes, monitors tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures. Directs, controls and monitors the delivery and change of product at remote locations utilizing computer controlled field equipment. Utilizes continuous discretion to initiate changes of pump and delivery schedules to maintain overall delivery schedule, product quality, safe operating conditions and a cost-efficient operation. Responsible for monitoring tank inventories and for the appropriate handling of shippers’ products both into and out of attended and unattended storage facilities.
Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations
Complete daily throughput reports
Responsible for updating and maintaining the emergency notification and operational call out lists
Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems