Gas Controller

Monitor and control gas pipeline systems and support of processes related to market requirements for Unitil’s transmission and local distribution companies (LCD’s).  Provide general control, nominations, balancing and live gas operations.  Operate Unitil’s natural gas transmission and distribution systems in a manner that maximizes safety, reliability, and efficiency of service to all the customers. This includes operating the system within the limits of the applicable Federal, State and Company codes and standards.  Forecast of system demand and updates to ensure sufficient supply for all customers.  Provide and adjust volumes on a continuing basis, in conjunction with gas acquisitions, marketers and suppliers.  Maintain balancing at city gates and to affect change to meet daily and monthly goals within tolerances set by FERC tariffs.  Maintain records, schedules, and procedures as required to meet Federal, State and Company codes and standards as well tariff constraints for the receipt and control of the system supply.  Retrieval of pertinent system data utilizing the SCADA system, confirming the data is correct and make changes as necessary to ensure accuracy.  Ensure historical data logs are accurate and archived.  Coordinate live gas operations and emergency response.  Responsible for contacting government agencies during emergencies.  Coordinate responsibility for isolating portions of the gas system to ensure public safety in times of emergency, as well as for routine maintenance.

 

The successful candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, related educational background and/or 3-5 years work experience in a gas operations environment.  Requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail, working knowledge of personal computers and software.  Must be thoroughly familiar with nominations and confirmations procedures for ordering pipeline gasses.  Ability to analyze emergencies quickly and initiate correct response and/or corrective action.  Must be Operator Qualifications Certified for the following tasks:  NGA-070 Abnormal operating conditions / properties of natural gas, NGA-059 Controlling and monitoring gas pressure and flows, NGA-060 Operations of remote control valves.  This job is shift work and requires working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

 

 

We offer highly competitive salaries and outstanding benefits.  Please send a resume with salary requirements to:  Human Resources Dept., Unitil Service Corp., 6 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, NH 03842-1720 Fax:  (603) 773-6743  E-mail: humanresources@unitil.com

 

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