Description


Job Title: Gas Control Supervisor

Job Code: 103573


Job Summary


The Gas Control Supervisor will supervise Gas Control Operations and Controllers' activities ensuring safe and reliable service for customers. Provide guidance and leadership to Gas Control shift employees promoting Ni Source organizational directives and initiatives. This position is also responsible for training and evaluating Gas Control personnel according to the requirements set forth by Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) Control Room Management (CRM) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) regulations.


Principle Duties and Responsibilities

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  Perform duties effectively under normal, abnormal, and emergency situations according to Control Room Management (CRM) Roles and Responsibilities document. Implement Gas System Emergency Operating Plans when required.
  
• Supervise Gas Control Operations and Controllers ensuring safe and reliable service for customers.
  
• Responsible for Gas Control shift documenting and adhering to Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) Control Room Management (CRM) policy and procedures.
  

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  Safely balance overall daily gas demand and supply strategy which includes line pack, storage, supplier targets, system pressure and flow requirements.
  
• Participate in daily planning meetings and communicate effectively with internal/external departments and gas suppliers in a very dynamic environment.
  
• Troubleshoot system and alarm conditions utilizing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and or PI Datalink analytics.
  
• Perform Gas Controller duties as needed to cover vacancies or support operations.
  
• Work extended hours and varying shifts when necessary.
  

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  Develops and recommends methods, measures, and standards for monitoring Gas Controllers to improve individual performance.
  
• Assumes the responsibilities of Superintendent Gas Control as needed.
  
• Supervise Gas Controllers and correctly apply provisions of the collective bargaining contract (Hammond, IN Only).
  

Required Qualifications for Position

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  A bachelor's degree in a STEM field or another quantitative discipline with relevant energy industry experience.
  
• Consideration will be given to a two-year degree or other training with 5+ years’ energy industry experience.
  
• Must successfully pass Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment (COBRA) aptitude evaluation.
  
• Must pass color blind test to distinguish between colors.
  

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  Must be able to pass DOT random drug & alcohol testing.
  
• Must reside within a 1-hour commute to Primary Gas Control Center.
  
• Excellent planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Proficient understanding Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) Control Room Management (CRM) procedures and regulations.
  
• Achieves and maintains Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) for Gas Controller duties.
  

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  Have knowledge of, or ability to learn and troubleshoot, fluid dynamic and thermodynamic concepts including pressures, flows, and gas laws.
  
• Possess intermediate to advanced PC skills, especially proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
  
• Ability to explain advanced concepts in a way that a person with little gas or mechanical background can understand and become competent at controlling the NIPSCO Gas Transmission System.
  

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

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  2+ years of experience operating experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or similar real-time data systems.
  
• Firm understanding of engineering principles, especially as they relate to energy, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
  
• Excellent understanding of Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) Control Room Management (CRM) procedures and regulations.
  
• Possess a working understanding of the State and Federal Regulatory requirements, gas transmission systems, and gas energy markets.
  

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  2+ years of work experience in a gas utility or related industry.
  
• 2+ years demonstrated management or leadership experience.
  
• Experience administering a Bargaining Unit agreement (Indiana Only).
  
• Experience leveraging PI Datalink and PI Vision for data retrieval and visualization.
  
• Utilize Power BI and Tableau for metric analytics and communications.
  

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.


Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Ni Source is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.


Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:
$91,000.00 - $136,600.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-09-20
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2024-10-04
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.