Gas Control Manager

Gas Control Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in natural gas operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of pipeline systems, regulatory compliance, and field procedures
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in operational software, GIS, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel regularly to field and corporate offices

Responsibilities

• Provide the Gas Control team with clear direction on daily responsibilities while ensuring adherence to all applicable state, local, and company health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices
• Lead the team’s safety training initiatives, ensuring all required certifications and mandated training programs are completed and maintained in compliance with regulatory standards
• Manage day-to-day operations, including receipt and delivery nominations, OBA management, and emergency response
• Continuously monitor system performance metrics to assess the reliability, efficiency, and integrity of our natural gas operations
• Identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement; and implement proactive solutions to enhance system reliability and minimize unplanned outages or service disruptions
• Enforce adherence to all local, state, and federal safety regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, PHMSA)
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations
• Promote a strong safety culture across field teams
• Recruit and onboard new staff as needed
• Conduct regular performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback, recognize achievements, and support employee development
• Collaborate with the management team and Human Resources to manage employee performance while ensuring employee concerns and grievances are handled professionally, fairly, and in a timely manner
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and contractors to support capital and Gas Control Expansion projects
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget
• Maintain accurate records of Gas Control activities and progress
• Report on Gas Control activities, issues, and KPIs to senior management
• Act as Project Manager for standing up the backup control center and the expansion of the Brookshire Control Center
• Communicate regularly with Gas Schedulers and Gas Control Center
• Develop a plan for backup control center, including a transportation plan, temporary lodging (if needed) for controllers, and frequent and accurate updates to management and field operations
• Coordinate with field managers and supervisors to minimize customer impacts and optimize pipeline system performance

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.