Pipeline Controller

in Houston, TX

Pipeline Controller Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    1298348500

  • Req #

    87505

  • Job Location

    Houston, TX 77002, US

  • Job Category

    Technicians

  • Career Area

    Pipeline

  • Job Type

    Full Time

Requisition ID:  87505 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!
 

Position Specific Description

This position sits within the Power Generation Division in support of the Net Midstream operations.
 
Ideal candidates for this position will have experience in remotely operating process plants from a centralized control center. 
In addition to the job description below you will also be responsible for the following:
    · Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of plant and pipeline assets.
    · Coordinate with onsite operations personnel to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of renewable natural gas facilities, landfill gas to energy plants, and pipelines.
    · This is a (12 hour) shift position requiring both day and night shifts including weekends and some holiday work
    · Ability to work from an alternate Control Center location in the event of an emergency 
    · Calculate flow volumes to work with interconnect companies on daily nominations
    · Maintain appropriate records ( CRM, Controller Training, SCADA, etc.)
    · Work on line balances, LAUF, and other pertinent information related to a pipeline controller
    · Read and understands P&ID’s
    · Schedule routine maintenance on pipelines with schedulers and interconnecting pipeline companies

Job Overview

Employees in this role monitor supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) to transport and compress natural gas via pipeline, as well as receive and transfer fuels via pipeline in compliance with applicable plans.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision:

  • Calculates flow volumes and blend rates
  • Maintain appropriate records
  • Understands local, state and federal oil spill regulations regarding mitigation and cleanup
  • Works as a company liaison with contractors
  • Understands the principles of fluid flows (pipes, pumps, valves, pressures)
  • Reads and understands blueprints
  • Schedules routine maintenance including obtaining parts and equipment as necessary
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technicians
Organization:  NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

Additional Information

Who We Are

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