Assoc Gas Controller

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Associate Gas Controller has operational authority to dispatch supply and make the necessary operational decisions to maintain safe and excellent operations to Consumers Energy Natural Gas Customers. The incumbent must be able to develop low complexity operational plans and then execute by communicating the plan to operational personnel. Analyze basic operational issues and make timely decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct operational support personal in abnormal operating & emergency conditions
• Communicate with Consumers Energy's Gas Operations to formulate and execute the basic operational plans and system supply decisions to meet the Consumers Energy GCR plan
• Use computer assisted applications software and equipment to prepare low complexity business analysis support documents
• Assist with the monitoring, controlling and operating the gas transmission and distribution system in a manner that meets operational and regulatory needs.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work alternating shifts day/evening
• Highly detail orientated
• Must be able to obtain the Gas Controller qualification within 6-15 months
• Oral and written communication skills
• Experience monitoring and operating high pressure fluid systems using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical, Scientific or related field
• [OR] Associate's Degree in a Technical, Scientific or related field with 2 years of experience in gas field or pipeline operations
• [OR] High School Diploma with 4 years of experience in gas field or pipeline operations

Physical Demands

• This role is regulated under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This regulation covers functions in pipeline operations, pipeline maintenance or pipeline emergency-response. Employees in this role will be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the regulations set forth by the PHMSA.