Gas Controller monitoring and controlling pipeline operations for FortisBC, a British Columbia energy provider. Forecasting gas demand, managing emergencies, SCADA systems, telemetry, and supply balance.
Responsibilities
Monitor pipeline data, pressures, and flow rates using a SCADA system
Analyze and respond to alarms and potential problems according to established procedures
Control pipeline pressures and flows using remote-controlled compressors, valves, and other equipment
Act as primary contact during pipeline facility emergencies; assess incidents, coordinate responses, and take appropriate action
Forecast daily gas requirements using weather forecasts, historical load and temperature data, customer estimates, and telemetry data
Determine gas availability for interruptible sales, allocate supply, issue curtailment notices, and maintain curtailment records
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management and other departments
Coordinate pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair procedures; release pipelines for work and adjust flows and pressures
Record system-operation activity in gas control logs
Liaise with field personnel, pipeline companies, gas suppliers, customers, and internal departments
Design and maintain computer applications for Gas Control accounting, reporting, and data archival
Transfer historical SCADA data to PCs for archival
Modify and run mainframe programs to verify operating data, telemetry, measurement data, gas volume statements, and transactions
Produce load reports, graphs, gas control studies, and reports for departments and customers
Balance demand against authorized supplies by adjusting storage supply
Upgrade SCADA software through screen-display and calculation-table maintenance
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on Gas Control equipment and diagnose SCADA, communications, and telemetry problems
Use standby electronic equipment during major equipment failures or building evacuations
Process and extract volumes from electronic real-time measurement systems and manually calculate volumes when required
Develop methods and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts to support year-round 24-7 operations
Requirements
Completion of a post-secondary Engineering Technologist diploma in a directly related field (e.g. Power Engineering, Gas Processing), or completion of a Red Seal Journeyperson Trade in a related field
Six (6) years directly related experience in Control Room, Pipeline Operations, Plant Operations, Field Instrumentation, Pipeline Hydraulics Planning, or Design Engineering
Ability to pass Operator Qualification Training internal certification shortly after beginning work as a Gas Controller
Working knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals
Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office products
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, gas processes, pipeline operations, field equipment, compression and control systems, and thermodynamics
Ability to organize and evaluate data and make logical decisions
Written and verbal communication skills and ability to exchange technical information
Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure in a high-stress environment
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays for year-round 24-7 operations
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