Sys Controller

Spire Inc.Webster Groves, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Spire is seeking a System Controller to work in the St. Louis, MO location. This role may include but is not limited to 24/7 monitoring and control of the Company’s natural gas distribution systems, storage and transmission assets to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside of the Company.
  • Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, pipeline maps, and procedures.
  • Ability to pass random drug testing.
  • Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies, and essential characteristics applicable for this role within the organization.
  • Ability to work/lead in an ethical and safe manner and support the company’s values.
  • Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skill and perspectives.
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
  • High school diploma required
  • One to three years of applicable work experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry preferred.
  • One to three years of computer experience with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, gas pressure regulators, gas flow measurement and related gas industry terminology
  • Must be compliant with all federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • Formal technical training with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
  • Prior experience using SCADA system software with the ability to program and troubleshoot computer problems preferred.
  • Knowledge of API RP 1165, API RP 1168 preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and reliably operate the natural gas system(s) through a SCADA system.
  • Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flow.
  • Remotely control and monitor company equipment which may include but is not limited to regulator set-points, control valves, RCVs, odorant injection, compressors, boilers and heaters in order to maintain maximum safety and efficiency of the system.
  • Prepare and submit reports to various departments and personnel within the Company.
  • Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to SCADA alarms and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinate appropriate and timely response to system emergencies and other operational problems that could result in unsafe conditions and possible service outages.
  • Maintain safe operational practices as described in the Control Room Management Plan.
  • Provide on-going training and performance monitoring of new system controllers in the use of the SCADA system and the safe operation of the system(s)
  • Complete annual training relating but not limited to: Fatigue Management, Operator Qualification, Information/SCADA Security, Intra-Departmental Cross-Training.
  • All other duties as assigned.
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