Gas Controller

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Profession

    Oil And Gas

  • Industry

    Energy, Utilities & Mining

  • Pay

    Competitive
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Gas controller

Your new company


As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.


We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.


Your new role


  • Controls the flow of gas in the pipeline system 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;
  • analyzing 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 notifies 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, issues curtailment notices and maintains proper curtailment records;
  • producing various daily, weekly and monthly reports for distribution to management and other departments;
  • Must work on evenings, weekends and holidays to ensure a 24-7 operation year-round. Must also be flexible for scheduling on an on-call basis.


What you need to succeed


  • 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.


What will you do next


Please send your updated CV at vandana.desai@hays.com and we can book a call to discuss further about the role.

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Located in Vancouver (EN), 450 – 1095 W. Pender street, VancouverTelephone:  6046484308