Pipeline Controller Associate

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As Pipeline Controller Associate, you’ll be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the entire pipeline system. You will work with a team that embraces challenges while putting safety first. You will grow in your ability to troubleshoot and seek out problems in order to minimize impact to customers. Excellent organization and interpersonal skills are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Continuously evaluates system pressures and flows of gas and liquids from receipt points along the pipeline system to delivery points

Sets flow rates and pressure set points at pipeline interconnections and delivery points

Oversees computer systems and alarms

Starts and stops engines and pumps remotely to maintain system volume and pressure

Carries out decisions regarding product rerouting and appropriate notification during emergency situations

Receives, screens and routes calls from customers and others

Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience in relevant industry or control room environment

Preferred: Associate's Degree or two-year technical degree and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in pipeline operations, gas scheduling, relevant industry or control room environment; Department of Transportation Operation Qualification

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces

Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed

Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time

Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

Use hand tools

Other Requirements:

Able to work in a 24/7 environment with 12 hour rotating shift schedules (Modified DuPont)

Able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, occasional PTO coverage, and holidays as needed

Must demonstrate organization/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

Needs basic knowledge of MS Office applications

Preferred: Energy experience in plant, refinery or control room operations

Preferred: Previous gas scheduling experience

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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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