Puget Sound Energy is seeking an Associate Gas Controller to join a team responsible for the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas. In this role, you will monitor pipeline systems in real time, support field operations, and help maintain system integrity across our distribution network. You’ll receive structured, on-the-job training in a professional control room environment.
What You'll Do
- Monitor gas distribution systems using SCADA and related control systems.
- Analyze and respond to pressures, flows, and alarms to ensure system integrity.
- Learn and develop knowledge of load forecasting.
- Manage and review alarm database for accuracy and proper safety-related settings.
- Document system events and operational changes accurately.
- Support, troubleshoot, and advise energy control staff with upgrades to the gas SCADA system.
- Assist with emergency response coordination.
- Once operator qualified, work a staggered 24/7 schedule to monitor and control the gas distribution system.
- Provide shift coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations.
What We're Looking For
- Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Be Operator Qualified (OQ) as a gas controller within 2 years.
- Demonstrated skills with the MS Office suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in operations monitoring, dispatch, utilities, pipeline, or industrial environments.
- Familiarity with SCADA or other control systems.
Technical Stack
- SCADA
- MS Office suite
Team & Environment
Gas Control is a 24/7 operations team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $80,200.00 - $115,800.00.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary options: supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, Employee assistance program (EAP).
- 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
- Annual goals-based incentive bonuses.
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability.
