Gas Controller/Dispatcher

ENSTAR is on a mission to deliver safe and reliable natural gas to Alaskans. If you share our passion for these values and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

What You Will Do :

The Dispatcher / Gas Controller position is staffed 24 / 7 and regulates all gas supplies throughout the transmission system to ensure volume and pressure of gas meets consumer demand.

Additionally, this position monitors and adjusts pipeline and regulator station pressures, compressor stations, and prepares daily and monthly gas nominations and balancing reports.

Dispatch functions primarily include answering customer calls regarding gas leaks and potential gas emergencies and dispatching appropriate parties.

Additionally, this position monitors and dispatches the daily and emergency field activities to the Service field personnel.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Coordinate and control the flow of natural gas throughout the pipeline and distribution systems; maintain pressures and flows within limits.
• Increase or decrease pressure in pipeline according to forecast.
• Review correlating data (pressure, volume, and temperatures) with variables affecting consumer demand, such as weather conditions, time of day, and forecast to operate the pipeline system safely and efficiently.
• Remotely control / operate pipeline compressors, regulators, and valves.
• Monitor and interface with the SCADA system; input updated values.
• Monitor odorant injection levels, dew points, valve positions, and other operational conditions / requirements according to Federal Department of Transportation regulations.
• Inform gas producers of gas supply needed to maintain sufficient pressure and volume in pipeline.
• Respond to calls from power generating stations, transport customers, and ENSTAR personnel.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management.
• Log employee calls regarding attendance.
• Maintain after-hours security, monitor security cameras, etc.
• Receive incoming emergency calls and incoming calls on holidays, weekends, and after hours.
• Monitor Service department personnel field activities including installation, service, and maintenance.
• Determine and schedule work orders according to urgency.
• Enter gas leak and emergency work order information.
• Respond to requests from service technicians and / or customers, input request information into tracking systems.
• Prepare daily and monthly gas nominations and balancing based on contracts, spot purchases and exchange agreements between various entities including ENSTAR, gas customers, firm and interruptible transport customers, gas producers, and gas brokers.
• Maintain information on all large transport meters and input meter reads.
• Calculate standard volumes for billing on large commercial accounts and prepare tabulated data for Marketing.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Track orifice plate changes and lost / unaccounted for gas.
• Prepare monthly calibration reports for the Measurement team; maintain calibration files for the Company, producers, transport customers, the State of Alaska, and regulators.

What You Will Bring :

Required Qualifications

• Two- or four-year technical degree or education.
• Two years' gas / pipeline / utility industry or related experience.
• Experience operating and configuring PC based systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency in Excel.
• SCADA or refinery work background preferred.
• Two years' experience in gas balancing, operational dispatching, pipeline operations, or related preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of gas sources and pipeline systems, significant pipeline experience preferred .
• Experience with instrumentation, measurement, and piping
• Familiar with PHMSA CFR 192.631 preferred.
• Must be able to work various shifts (12 hours), evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated experience working independently or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to pass federally required initial and continuous Operator Qualifications training.
• Must possess a valid Alaska Driver's License and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the ENSTAR's Driving Policy.
• Must be able to pass a background, past employment, drug, and driving record screening.

Preferred skills and qualifications :

• Practical knowledge of pipeline operations,
• Ability to be detail oriented; exceptional organizational, information management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer and written records to present information to management.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written form effectively, accurately, and clearly with the public, customers, utilities, emergency responders, governmental agencies and representatives, and other departments / personnel to accomplish ENSTAR's objectives.
• Ability to learn and understand department policies and procedures and how they relate to ENSTAR's goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks, and stressful situations.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on an evaluation of available information, particularly regarding emergency situations, emergency response time, and performance of job duties.
• Ability to respond to telephone requests and utilize computer and written records to research information requested by service personnel and / or customers.
• Ability to learn and understand practical information regarding the SCADA system configuration and operation.

If you meet most but not all the position's qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.

Inclusive Workplace :

At ENSTAR, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees.

We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are eager to be part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry, please apply via ApplicantPro at : Gas Controller / Dispatcher - Anchorage, AK - ENSTAR Natural Gas Company, LLC Jobs (applicantpro) .

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for the above position must submit a completed, signed application via ENSTAR's online application system at under Career Opportunities.

The statements contained in the job description are intended to describe the general nature of tasks and responsibilities.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned. Other duties will be assigned as appropriate.

ENSTAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled

For more information, contact Rochelle Balmes in Human Resources at .

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