Pipeline Controller

Job Profile Summary

Monitors adjusts and/or controls flow of gas or natural gas liquids through the pipeline system in a safe reliable compliant and efficient manner. This includes distribution transmission gathering storage and processing systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Utilize computers and SCADA digital displays to determine sufficient operating pressures and to monitor and direct flow of natural gas or gas liquids though pipeline system

• Determine load requirements using company approved forecasting model. Compare this forecast to forecasts based on analysis of current and predicted weather conditions current system conditions and operating objectives

• Analyze and assist in identification and resolution of communication problems. Take appropriate action to minimize drastic reductions in pressure caused by line breaks or other unusual occurrences

• Monitor system gas or liquid quality and take appropriate action in response to changes

• Calculate and/or verify the following including but not limited to:

  • Receipts

  • Deliveries

  • Storage injections and withdrawals

  • Pipeline system load requirements

  • Transportation imbalances

    • Start/stop of receipt/delivery flows and compressors or pumps

    • Storage injection and withdrawal requests

    • Field personnel call-outs

    • Nomination confirmations and changes

    • Gas quality issues

    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) communication problems

• Compile prepare and/or post information including but not limited to:

• Communicate information and/or instructions related to system operations and contractual obligations to company field personnel schedulers and pipeline controllers from other companies

• Utilize the ONEOK Communication System (OCS) for the following:

  • Emergency/non-emergency communication

  • Setting up conference bridge

  • One-Call center line locates

• Train employees in performance of duties related to system operations

• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions including operations maintenance or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions and where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

• None Required.

Work Experience

• Experience with pipeline control functions computer programs and equipment applicable to pipeline system control operations

• Experience monitoring pressures volumes and control points to maintain adequate gas or natural gas liquid flow

• Experience with and thorough knowledge of natural gas or natural gas liquid pipeline operations

• Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including computers

• Experience and/or training related to:

  • Basic programming/computer applications and hardware/SCADA systems

  • Company and governmental operating/safety procedures

  • Weather forecasting

• Experience compiling and preparing reports logs and correspondence

• Experience interacting advising training and communicating effectively

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: apply basic mathematics including use of decimals and percentages

• Ability to: verbalize information or instructions utilizing telephone and two-way radios

Licenses and Certifications

• B31Q Operator qualification on the pipeline system being operated

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on ones feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

• Carrying: Transporting an object usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

• Climbing: Ladders Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

• Handling: Seizing holding grasping turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Fingering: Picking pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size shape temperature texture movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted climate controlled areas (Constantly)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• None required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable drivers license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex pregnancy sexual orientation age religion creed national origin gender identity disability military/veteran status genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email or call 1-.