Manager, Control Center
Job Summary
Career Opportunity
Manager Control Center
Location: Energy Lane
What makes us great:
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
Your role in our success:
The Manager Control Center oversees the safe reliable and compliant operation of Chesapeakes pipeline systems and facilities. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to the Control Center team ensuring effective system monitoring supply and demand balancing and real-time gas flow operations. The
Manager collaborates closely with field operations engineering and emergency response teams to maintain system integrity minimize service disruptions and support broader operational goals. This position supports a 24/7 control center environment and requires strong decision-making in dynamic operating conditions.
What youll be working on:
- Supervise coordinate and monitor work activities of individuals associated with the control and monitoring of enterprise pipeline systems and facilities
- Supervise and manage control center projects according to Company specifications
- Assist in the preparation and updating of department budgets and forecasts
- Provide subject matter expertise for control center activities in compliance audits responses to data requests annual reporting or other such compliance activities
- Maintain working relationships and routinely liaison with other internal departments and representatives from upstream pipelines that impact system operation
- Lead and/or perform change management functions such as planning process development communications and support to enhance control center operations and education of control center personnel
Who you are:
- Operational Knowledge: in-depth knowledge of operational systems and technology including SCADA alarm management and incident reporting tools
- Leadership: strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate a team in high-pressure environments
- Technology: strong computer skills with full MS Office Suite ability to learn other software required (SCADA POEMS etc.) and open-minded to emerging technologies like AI and automation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in an ever-changing environment
- Communication Skills (both written and oral): proficient in communicating effectively with team members leadership stakeholders and industry peers
- Working knowledge of all regulatory requirements: PHMSA FERC and state Public Service Commissions
- Ability to cover shift rotation as needed lead emergency response activities and rotate on call according to the control center schedule
- Bachelors degree (Energy Industry Engineering Business) or technical education plus five years industry experience as evaluated by management
- Six (6) years of experience in Control Room Operations minimum of 2 years in a people leader role
- Standard drivers license
- Manager will be required to pass fatigue training console qualification tests on all consoles and OQ to complete training. As an ongoing certification Manager
is required to test and pass the following: annual fatigue training console tests every 3 years and OQ every 3 years
Whats in it for you
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k medical dental and life insurance tuition
reimbursement compensated volunteer hours and MORE! - Paid time off holidays and a separate bank of sick time
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without
regard to race religion color sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status among other factors. Applicants with a
disability that need assistance applying for a position may email
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company that has been serving customers since 1859.