Gas Controller

Our Gas Controller team work an alternating day and night shift schedule to accommodate a 24/7/365 Gas Control Operation, compliant with PHMSA CFR 192.631 Control Room Management expectations. All shifts are worked in-office, from one of the Gas Control Rooms in either Portsmouth NH, Exeter NH, or Portland ME. Our Company More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life. Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably. Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees. Take Advantage Of a Comprehensive Benefits Package. Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance. Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups. Position Purpose: This position is responsible for the operation and control of the Company’s gas transmission and distribution system; the managing of pipeline and peak shaving supplies; and assisting the Supervisor of Gas Control with various tasks and emergency and/or backup availability. The incumbent must ensure that the system is operated within the constraints of Federal, State and Company codes and standards as well tariff constraints for the receipt and control of the system supply. Principal Accountabilities: End Results Monitoring and controlling of the gas pipeline systems and support of the processes related to market requirements for Unitil’s transmission and local distribution companies (LDC’s). Provide general control over confirming, scheduling, and balancing live gas operations. Interpret, organize and execute complex assignments. Coordinate live gas operations and emergency response. Operate Unitil’s natural gas transmission and distribution systems in a manner that maximizes safety, reliability, and efficiency of service to all the customers within the limits of the applicable Federal, State and Company codes and standards. Monitoring the company’s gas transmission and distribution system utilizing SCADA and respond to alarms by determining the most appropriate response which may include dispatching personnel. Monitor, respond to alarms, and manage supply of peak shaving facilities. Demonstrate proficiency in technical and non-technical software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Update the daily forecast, provided by Energy Contracts, of system demand to ensure sufficient supply for all customers. Assume primary coordinating responsibility for isolating portions of the gas system to ensure public safety in times of emergency, as well as for routine maintenance. This would include operational corrections within limits of control and coordination with field personnel. Provide and adjust volumes on a continuing basis, in conjunction with gas acquisitions, marketers and suppliers. Maintain balancing at city gates and to affect change to meet daily and monthly goals within tolerances set by FERC tariffs. Accountable for the continual monitoring of all gas supplies utilizing the SCADA system, PC network and Pipeline Bulletin Boards (EBB’s). Monitor EBB’s for operational restrictions and to make supply adjustments as necessary during Operational Flow Orders (OFO’s) in order to avoid penalty assesments. Actions would include procuring additional pipeline supply, restricting the use of gas to interruptible customers and/or utilization of peaking supplies. Provide confirmation for all scheduled…

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