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Gas Controller (Hybrid: Houston, TX)Hybrid

LocationHouston, TX 77079 - United States
Work TypeContract/Temp
Positions1 Position
Category: Geoscience



  • 1-year Contract 
  • Pay Rate: 
  • Hybrid: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 110, Houston, TX, 77079

 

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Gas Controller right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  


Responsibilities: 

  •  Participates in the development of and is responsible for the implementation of the daily planned activities on the pipeline. Optimizes pipeline system through efficient use of horsepower and pipeline facilities. Effectively and proactively relays changes occurring on the pipeline to appropriate field personnel, teammates and gas control management.
  • Coordinates activities between field and gas control personnel on any planned or unplanned outage of pipeline facilities. During pipeline outages, the Gas Controller is responsible for communicating with field and gas control management regarding any issues that might arise.
  • Utilizes the SCADA System to monitor pressures, pack levels, engine and horsepower data, flow data, alarms, gas quality, and other operational data to enhance decisions. Utilizes SCADA Systems to operate Houston-controlled compressor stations, regulators, meter flow and pressure set points, RCVs and ROVs to ensure timely flow and pressure requirements. The Controller is responsible for limiting pipelines to the maximum operating pressure at all times.
  • Responsible for front-line response to an emergency or abnormal condition in a manner that is consistent with Enbridge’s Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Utilizes web-based applications to administer daily objectives and activities in a proactive manner that compliments system pressure and flow requirements.
  • Apprises management of situations of concern, such as sudden increases or decreases in demand or loss of compression, in order to enhance their ability to make timely and cost-efficient decisions.
  • Performs work in compliance with Company policies and procedures as well as certain regulatory bodies, such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Interfaces in a professional manner with internal and external customers through verbal, written, and interpersonal communications.

Scope/Dimensions

  • Control pipeline assets as assigned to a console in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Respond in a professional manner to customers and peers either through written or oral communication
  • Once trained and has attained an Operator Qualification certification, this position has autonomous authority to control the pipeline in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions.
  • Once trained and has attained an Operator Qualification certification, this position requires the ability to make independent judgements and has the discretion to operate the assets assigned

Contacts (Working Relationships)

  • Frequent contact with HGC management
  • Frequent contact with Transmission personnel
  • Frequent contract with internal departments
  • Frequent contact with external contacts


Qualifications: 

  Required:

  • Related technical diploma and minimal direct experience
  • Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills within a team environment
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective negotiation skills for interfacing with internal and external customers

Preferred:

  • INPUT (optional)

Working Conditions

  • Work performed in typical office environment. Occasional travel. Dynamic, high-pressure work environment requiring the identification and resolution of critical operational problems within extremely short time constraints. Employee must have the ability to remain calm and focused during an emergency to perform all job duties. The initial work schedule will provide for 40-hours per week (day or night shift) and develop into a rotating 12-hour shift. Holiday and overtime work as necessary are also required. The noise level in the environment is low.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk and be able to drive a vehicle. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.



Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

 

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

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