Description
Job Code: 107479
Summary
Under general supervision, the Gas Control Engineer (GC Engr) develops, implements, and evaluates all compliance activities for NiSource in order to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements governed by PHMSA, DOT, IURC, and others as required.
This position is also responsible for training and evaluating Gas Control personnel according to the requirements set forth by Control Room Management (CRM) and Operator Qualification (OQ) regulation. Duties include participating in a 24 hour standby rotation and performing as a Gas Controller or Gas Control Supervisor as necessary.
The GC Engr is a member of the Gas Control Specialist team reporting to the Manger Gas Control in Columbus. The individual selected for this role will be considered the technical SME representing the department in regards to data storage, analytics, and applications used by Gas Control.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates advanced analytics to help identify / avoid issues
- Tracks and communicates departmental metrics
- Supports expanded data requests
- Reviews & communicates the potential impact of maintenance and construction activities on the gas system
- Provides additional depth to the Gas Controller ranks
- Assists in the update / creation of training materials for the department
- Develops, reviews, and implements plans, policies, procedures, and activities required by PHMSA, DOT, IURC, and SOX rules/regulations/standards/guidelines including, but not limited to, Control Room Management Plan, Alarm Management Plan, and Emergency Operating Plan
- Stays up to date over current and evolving state and federal laws, recommends possible courses of action regarding future compliance policy, and develops action plans for those affected
- Organizes, maintains, and controls all evidence and documentation required to prove compliance.
- Acts as Fatigue Manager, ensuring personnel is educated on the effects of, recognizing signs of, and methods to mitigate fatigue
- Facilitates change management for CRM related processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Reviews incidents and incorporates lessons-learned into training program when appropriate.
- Represents NiSource in CRM and pipeline safety related audits.
- Supports the maintenance and improvement of SCADA systems and software programs used by Gas Control to better comply with CRM requirements.
- Coordinates CRM related training activities and maintains records.
- Achieves and maintains DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) for Gas Controller duties.
- Provides direction for safely operating the Gas Transmission System. Responds to all emergency conditions.
- Performs Gas Control Supervisor and/or Gas Controller duties as needed to cover vacancies or support operations.
- Works extended hours, varying shifts, and participates in a standby rotation when necessary.
- Makes decisions and takes action based on limited or incomplete information.
- Continuously evaluates, improves existing, eliminates unneeded, and creates new processes as appropriate.
- Complies with all professional training, ethics policies, and upholds core values of the department and company.
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited organization
- Able to pass DOT random drug testing
- Ability to fill-in on a 12-hour rotating shift when needed
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers & peers
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, and other forms of electronic communication
- Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment and provide leadership or guidance to others when needed
- Able to make decisions with less than accurate or incomplete information
- Able to learn new information quickly
- Experience with pipeline hydraulic modeling software
- Ability to identify risks and communicate to peers / management as needed
- Experience with historical & analytical applications such as: OSI-Pi, SPSS, Tableau, Alteryx
- Knowledge of pipeline (interstate, intrastate, and / or LDC) operations and systems
- Develops, reviews, and implements plans, policies, procedures, and activities required by PHMSA, DOT, IURC, and SOX rules/regulations/standards/guidelines including, but not limited to, Control Room Management Plan, Alarm Management Plan, and Emergency Operating Plan.
- Stays up to date over current and evolving state and federal laws, recommends possible courses of action regarding future compliance policy, and develops action plans for those affected.
- Organizes, maintains, and controls all evidence and documentation required to prove compliance.
- Acts as Fatigue Manager, ensuring personnel is educated on the effects of, recognizing signs of, and methods to mitigate fatigue.
- Facilitates change management for CRM related processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Reviews incidents and incorporates lessons-learned into training program when appropriate.
- Represents NiSource in CRM and pipeline safety related audits.
- Supports the maintenance and improvement of SCADA systems and software programs used by Gas Control to better comply with CRM requirements.
- Coordinates CRM related training activities and maintains records.
- Currently possess and maintains DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) for Gas Controller duties.
- Provides direction for safely operating the Gas Transmission System. Responds to all emergency conditions.
- Performs Gas Control Supervisor and/or Gas Controller duties as needed to cover vacancies or support operations.
- Works extended hours, varying shifts, and participates in a standby rotation when necessary.
- Makes decisions and takes action based on limited or incomplete information.
- Continuously evaluates, improves existing, eliminates unneeded, and creates new processes as appropriate.
- Complies with all professional training, ethics policies, and upholds core values of the department and company.
Contact
Nisource, Inc.
801 E 86th Ave
Merrillville
Indiana United States
www.nisource.com
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14 May, 2024
