Controller, Gas Pipeline Trainee

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent, or minimum of an AA/AS degree with relevant oil and gas experience with a PTECH certificate, or military, or on the job work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry is required.
• Associates degree and/or PTEC are strongly is preferred.
• 2-3 years of Chemical or Oil and Gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have experience and basic computer skills including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements; including, but not limited to criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, basic math and/or mechanical aptitude assessments, and interview process.\\
• Team player who interacts effectively with co-workers, customers and the public, whether in a group or in independent cooperative activities. 
• Good communication abilities (verbal and written) including the ability to effectively communicate by telephone.
• Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
• Must be willing and able to perform essential functions of this position in an indoor, office environment and be able to work unscheduled overtime.
• Must be able to demonstrate, through previous job experience, training, and activities, his or her ability to understand the operation of various mechanical and technical equipment or systems.
• Must be able to quickly learn and become proficient with new skills, technologies, procedures and processes. 
• Must successfully pass the COBRA (Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment) aptitude test.
• Must live or relocate within 1 hour of reporting location.
• Be able and willing to work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule, to include weekends and holidays after completion of training period (M - F temporary day schedule).
• Must be able to visually distinguish multi-color panel alarms.
• Must be able to sit and or stand at the console for a 12-hour shift, or longer, with the exception of occasional breaks.
• Must have sufficient mobility to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately transport self to an alternate control center in either Houston or San Antonio.

The Gas Pipeline Trainee Controller will be responsible for the safe and efficient remote operation of pipelines, tanks, and pumping equipment involved in the transportation of Oil and Gas products in compliance with DOT and other regulatory agencies.

This position is located in NW Houston off Sam Houston Parkway.  Newly hired employees will receive on-the-job training working alongside various Control personnel to include safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and various other procedures that are related to the pipeline industry.   Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Remotely starting/stopping pumps and/or compressors and operating valves.
• Monitoring and controlling the movement of material through multiple pipelines and/or facilities.
• Analyzing changing conditions and alarms and making necessary adjustments.
• Determining accurate time of pipeline events (pumping, deliveries, nominations, etc.) by reviewing batch listings and schedules.
• Must be able to quickly detect abnormal operations, use critical judgement and react accordingly in a short period of time.
• Monitoring pipeline integrity and coordinating pipeline maintenance.
• Monitoring tank and cavern storage levels.
• Maintaining communication with field personnel, customers, and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality, and customer service.