Control Centre Operator

Job title:

Control Centre Operator

Company

Pembina Pipeline Corporation

Job description

Work Arrangement: HybridDepartment: Gas Control AreaPembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Learn more about our .We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely.Overview:The Transmission Business Unit, (TBU) is actively hiring a Gas Controller to join the team. The Gas Controller is responsible for supporting the year round, 24-hour per day remote operation from the Calgary Control Center. This position monitors, controls and ensures the safe, reliable efficient operation of the pipeline system.The role will also be proactive in directing emergency response efforts, maintaining on-going communication with other facilities, and providing operational information. This position oversees remote operations and continually strives to optimize operations.Pembina’s Transmission Pipeline assets have developed through the strategic acquisition of key natural gas, ethane and condensate transportation infrastructure assets, positioned in some of the most prolific gas producing regions in western Canada and the United States. The Transmission Pipelines provide customers with access to premium markets primarily on a fee-for-service basis under long-term contracts through long-haul pipelines.Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Support Pembina’s safety culture of “Zero by Choice” and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com/safety;
• Daily remote operation of the pipeline using a SCADA system to monitor and respond to pipeline events;
• Monitor pipeline to ensure that the dewpoint temperature of the gas remains well above pipeline temperatures;
• Monitor pipeline to ensure any leak is immediately detected;
• Execute emergency response procedures;
• Communication with the Field Operations groups for alarm response and managing equipment performance which includes initiating callout work orders;
• Ensure and maintain all regulatory compliance requirements including Department of Transportation Operator Qualified (DOT OQ) and Control Room Management (CRM);
• Main operational point of contact with Connecting Pipeline Operators and Common Stream Operators;
• Respond to Gas Quality events on the system to ensure employee safety and maintain facility integrity;
• Maintaining an electronic log of pipeline (eLog) events during their shift rotation including shift handover;
• Support the Team as required during the Utility Position rotation;
• Monitor and respond to power dispatch requirements for the Alberta Electrical System operator (AESO); and
• Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of major pipeline experience;
• Technical College Diploma in a Gas Industry Related field or a journeyman ticket in instrumentation, power engineering or a mechanical designation;
• Proven ability to work in high pressure environments;
• Able to work shiftwork;
• Significant understanding of SCADA systems and pipeline hydraulics;
• General understanding of major pipeline facilities, i.e., gas turbine compression, natural gas extraction, thermodynamic behavior of natural gases;
• General understanding of the natural gas business in North America;
• Excellent communication skills; and
• Strong team player.

This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” and so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing which includes testing for marijuana metabolites. You may also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 01/21/2025. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well – whether it’s through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible.We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual’s unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.We are a proud recipient of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta’s Top Employers (2014-2024) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada.No agency calls please.

Expected salary

Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:00:44 GMT

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