Gas Controller in Surrey

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Position Overview

This role is responsible for monitoring pipeline data to ensure adequate flow across the province.

Responsibilities

• Controls the flow of gas in the pipeline system of FortisBC and FEVI and potential external systems to ensure safe, efficient operating conditions, reliable customer service and optimum purchases and sales on a 24-7 basis by:

• monitoring pipeline data such as pressures and flow rates using a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system;
• analysing and responding to alarms and other potential problems according to established procedures;
• controlling pipeline pressures and flows through the operation of remote-controlled equipment such as compressors and valves;
• acting as primary contact in any emergency involving pipeline facilities and notifying management personnel as required, may make initial assessment of incidents, coordinate response, and take appropriate action;
• forecasting daily gas requirements by analysing current weather forecast information, historical load and temperature data, customer estimates and historical data and current telemetry data;
• determining the availability of gas for interruptible sales based on supply and economics, allocating available supply to interruptible customers, issuing curtailment notices and maintaining proper curtailment records;
• producing various daily, weekly and monthly reports for distribution to management and other departments;
• coordinating and analysing field procedures for pipeline construction, maintenance, and repairs, releasing pipeline for work and altering flows and pressures as required;
• recording all activity related to system operation in the gas control logs.

• field personnel to coordinate work, report problems and initiate call-outs when required;
• personnel from other pipeline companies, gas suppliers and customers to coordinate pipeline activity;
• other company departments including Measurement, Marketing, Engineering, Gas Supply, Data Processing and Customer Accounting.

• verify daily operating data input to the Gas Control database;
• produce weekly and monthly reports to check the validity of telemetry and measurement data, reports problems to appropriate personnel;
• verify accuracy of gas volume statements and records of daily gas transactions produced by other companies;
• produce historical load reports and graphs from the Gas Control database for use in load forecasts;
• produce reports for Gas control studies, other company departments and customers as required.

Requirements

• Education: diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution in a directly related field (e.g. Power Engineering, Gas Processing) or completion of a Red Seal Journeyman Trade in a related field. Must be registered or eligible for registration with ASTTBC.
• Experience: five (5) years directly related experience: Control Room, Pipeline Operations, Plant Operations, Field Instrumentation, Pipeline Hydraulics Planning, Design Engineering.
• Ability to pass Operator Qualification Training internal certification. New incumbents must pass certification shortly after beginning work as a Gas Controller.
• Working knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals and various applications software in use in the department (SAP & suite of MS Office products).
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge in pipeline hydraulics, gas (fluids) processes, pipeline operations, field equipment, compression and control systems, and thermodynamics.
• Ability to organize and evaluate data and make related, logical decisions.
• Written and verbal communication skills and ability to exchange technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure in an environment which can be high stress.

What you need to know:

Prior to the interview, Talent Acquisition will conduct a full employee general record review. This will include, but is not limited to: sick leave and attendance records, personnel file review and letters on file. This role is covered under the FortisBC/MoveUP Collective Agreement.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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