ENSTAR is on a mission to deliver safe and reliable natural gas to Alaskans. If you share our passion for these values and are eager to make a meaningful impact we invite you to join our dedicated team.
What You Will Do:
As the Gas Control Supervisor you will play an essential role within our Gas Control department reporting to Transmission Operations Manager. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Directing gas controllers in the operation and control of the gas transmission system including operations gas balancing industrial/commercial transports compression facilities pipeline coordination/planning and SCADA system monitoring.
- Responsible for gas control personnel in scheduling and dispatching of daily work orders routing operations and maintenance activities coordination with other departments emergency calls and emergency response for transmission & distribution system emergencies customer emergencies leak investigation emergency response support and offhours dispatching of crews.
- Works with the Systems Engineer on SCADA system projects upgrades maintenance and other SCADA functions.
- Under the direction of the Senior Manager Pipelines supports the Engineering Department with long and short term resource and strategy planning project development costbenefit analysis and other operational strategic/financial analysis and support.
- Developing supporting and implementing departmental procedures and standards provide technical advice training and/or supervision to staff in coordination with other departments and stakeholders.
- Initiating and maintaining contact with gas producers gas marketers utilities and major customers to allow for smooth operation of the transmission and distribution systems.
- Involved in emergency planning and emergency coordination with local utilities private public and governmental agencies. Emergency planning efforts include redundancy and reliability measures alternatives resource planning and coordinated planning efforts with nonlocal utilities.
- Acts as a super user of the Aligne Gas Ops/Pipe Ops software system to track nominations actuals and allocations data including reporting customer interface training and daytoday functions.
- Oversees and is responsible for the Control Room Management Plan and Alarm Management Plan ensuring compliance and safe and prudent operations.
What You Will Bring:
Required Qualifications
- 35 years gas/pipeline/utility industry experience and supervising support staff functions.
- 24 year technical degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
- 35 years of experience in gas balancing operational dispatching pipeline operations or equivalent.
- Ability to professionally and effectively: perform the job functions and requirements to communicate with the public contractors governmental agencies and representatives work with other company departments and department personnel to accomplish company objectives.
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form and to effectively utilize current technologies.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management staff and contractors; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others.
- Practical knowledge of pipeline operations application of Boyles/Charles gas laws development of gas models for gas balancing gas measurement and application of electronic instruments.
- Ability to lead and motivate employees.
- Must be detail oriented; superior organizational information management and followup skills.
- Good understanding of departmental policies and procedures and how they relate to the goals of the Company.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively understand and communicate policies and procedures.
- Practical knowledge of SCADA system configuration and operation.
If you meet most but not all of the positions qualifications you are still encouraged to apply.
What We Will Provide:
ENSTAR is committed to your professional development and your overall health and safety. When you join our team here is what you can expect:
- Comprehensive health dental prescription and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan with generous company contribution
- Insurance coverage for Life AD&D and LongTerm Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Generous leave policies
- A safetycentric culture
Inclusive Workplace:
At ENSTAR we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths perspectives and experiences of all our employees. We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team leading to better decisions innovation and business results.
Ready to Join Us
If you are eager to be part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry please apply via ApplicantPro at: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for the above position must submit a completed signed application via ENSTARs online application system at under Career Opportunities.
The statements contained in the job description are intended to describe the general nature of tasks and responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned. Other duties will be assigned as appropriate.
ENSTAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For more information contact Lauren Guinotte in Human Resources at.
Required Experience:
Manager