What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Controller Trainee position at Summit Utilities, Inc.?
Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.
Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity open for a Gas Controller Trainee, Swing Shift based in Fort Smith, AR. The Swing Shift work schedule consists of the following days and hours. Work schedule is 10 pm to 10 am on both Saturday and Sunday. Monday to Friday Flex Shifts will vary and be equivalent to 16 scheduled work hours.
Position Summary
The primary duty of a Gas Controller Trainee is to learn to monitor and regulate system pressures and flow and adjust as necessary to ensure a reliable gas supply for Summit-AOG’s natural gas customers.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity open for a Gas Controller Trainee, Swing Shift based in Fort Smith, AR. The Swing Shift work schedule consists of the following days and hours. Work schedule is 10 pm to 10 am on both Saturday and Sunday. Monday to Friday Flex Shifts will vary and be equivalent to 16 scheduled work hours.
Position Summary
The primary duty of a Gas Controller Trainee is to learn to monitor and regulate system pressures and flow and adjust as necessary to ensure a reliable gas supply for Summit-AOG’s natural gas customers.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- The Gas Controller Trainee will be required to monitor changing weather conditions, acquire working knowledge of system operations, and communicate with gas controllers, operations supervisors, and representatives of connecting pipelines.
- Additionally, a Gas Controller Trainee will train to understand transportation and purchase contracts and how to apply their provisions for day-to-day operations.
- This position serves as a communications link between field personnel, corporate staff, and interconnecting pipelines.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of experience in the natural gas industry, preferred.
- Experience in high pressure mechanical system operations, computer control system operation, and customer service in a technical field. Experience in natural gas or power industry preferred.
- Understanding of valve operations, pressure, temperature, and flow measurement a plus.
- Knowledge of dynamics of compressible gases/fluids, compression, DOT regulations. SCADA systems, nominations, scheduling, and pipeline operations are a definite plus.
- Knowledge of gas distribution and transmission systems
- Excellent communication, judgment, and analytical skills.
- Strong background in the use of computer systems and databases & familiarity with computer control system operations and remote communications technology.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to multitask.
- Make critical decisions while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of the gas system, suppliers, contracts, and operation procedures is required.
- Must be able to make decisions quickly and accurately, be available on call and understand problems and act.
- Gas Controller must also possess the ability to deal with irate contractors, producers, gas brokers, and production operators in a professional manner.
- Able to evaluate and revision Standard Operating Procedures and Control Room Management.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
