Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Shift Lead or Chief, the Gas Controller is responsible for monitoring & controlling the gas distribution system via SCADA. Gas Controllers are required to monitor & Control the available assets of the six NiSource Local Distribution Companies (LDCs). The Gas Control department is required to have minimum staffing 24/7/365.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• A Gas Controller is required to make decisions and take immediate action as necessary to ensure safe & reliable delivery of natural gas to our customers. This involves interacting with Supply and Optimization personnel, departments within the NiSource LDCs, major customers, supply pipelines, and neighboring LDCs
• The Gas Controller shall take immediate action and inform leadership/affected stakeholders for issues including but not limited to: safety alarms, supply data, operating information, for the NiSource Gas Distribution (NGD) companies.
• Monitor and control supply targets given to them by Gas Schedulers and Traders.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Associate's Degree or Technical Certification, or work experience with transferrable skills
• Able to pass DOT random drug testing
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift as scheduled: Day/night shift, weekdays/weekends, holidays
• 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 guidance when needed
• Punctual/reliable attendance
• Able to make decisions with less than accurate or incomplete information
• Able to meet DOT operator qualification criteria within an 18 month timeframe
• Adaptable to shift work and able to work extended hours
• Able to distinguish colors
• Able to learn new information quickly
• Adept and comfortable with the use of computer technology and complex systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to be responsive during critical operating situations on 7 day x 24 hour basis

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience working night shifts or a rotating type shift schedule
• Experience working weekends and holidays
• Prior experience with Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Knowledge of pipeline (interstate, intrastate, and/or LDC) operations and systems
• Familiarity with spreadsheet application usage
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge evaluating historical data and trends for the purposes of evaluating cause and effect

Nisource, Inc.
801 E 86th Ave
Merrillville
Indiana United States
www.nisource.com