Primary Focus:
The Manager of Gas Control covers the position for each pipeline; portions of Texas Eastern, East Tennessee, Ozark Transmission, Big Sandy Pipeline, and Southeast Supply Header. The principal objective of this position is to optimize the pipeline facilities through subordinate levels down to the gas controllers controlling the real-time operation of compressor stations, pipeline facilities to maximize the volumes handled in the most economical method.
This requires 24 hour supervision of system requirements, storage field operations, and monitoring of compressor stations to achieve safe, reliable operations. In addition to assets under direct ownership, services managed include those provided for third party owners and other Enbridge units under formal service agreements.
Accountabilities:
Qualifications:
We accept applications submitted via our online recruiting system only (https://careers.enbridge.com).
Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to provide employment opportunities to all individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@enbridge.com.
We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
- Provides direction and oversight of the daily operation of the pipeline systems. Utilizes engineering and operational data to optimize control levels of pipeline operation and directs (managers and coordinators); to the gas controllers, to achieve desired goals. Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of all pipeline facilities. This is the second level of supervision in the event of an emergency.
- Actively participates with Engineering, Business Development, Capacity Planning and other departments with the development of new projects that would affect Gas Control and the control of the pipeline systems.
- Provide guidance to Gas Control staff regarding planning of system outages and possible implementation of curtailments due to capacity constraints. Responsible for providing management with information as regards curtailments, and minimizing impact.
- Directs the use, development, and implementation of the System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and provides the forward-looking vision for improvement of communication through technology for a more informed and efficient control room.
- Ensure compliance in all aspects the Control Room Management rule. This includes review of all mandatory reports and the SET Control Room Management and Alarm Management Plan, Gas Control SOP's, and compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Supervises and coordinates daily activities with the gas control centers of other pipeline companies. Preplans and assists for facility outages on their systems, thereby controlling the impact on our pipeline operation. Represents the company in operational arrangements with other pipeline companies, producers, and customers on pressure, flows, and special timing on deliveries to avoid loss of service and/or loss of revenue.
- Serves on industry-wide committees and groups assuring we have input to industry standards and knowledge of what other pipeline companies are doing.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Ensures work schedules, time sheet application and vacation tracking procedures are followed.
- Related technical diploma and a minimum of fifteen plus year's direct experience in Control Centre operations, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in natural gas pipeline operations and gas control center management, control, planning and budgeting. Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Must have a thorough understanding of gas control, gas pipeline operations, daily scheduling process, gas measurement, transportation contracts, tariffs, SCADA, and related IT applications requirements.
- Proficient in basic PC skills and MS software programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer focus skills required.
- Strong leadership abilities and flexibility are required.
- Problem solving and critical/logical assessment skills essential to resolve complicated issues under potential crisis conditions.
Enbridge Inc.
3000 Fifth Ave Pl
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.enbridge.com
