Systems Controller

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking a System Controller to work in the St. Louis, MO location. This role may include but is not limited to 24/7 monitoring and control of the Company’s natural gas distribution systems, storage and transmission assets to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and reliably operate the natural gas system(s) through a SCADA system
• Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flow
• Remotely control and monitor company equipment which may include but is not limited to regulator set-points, odorant injection, compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, refrigeration units, boilers and heaters in order to maintain maximum safety and efficiency of the system
• Prepare and submit reports to various departments and personnel within the Company
• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to SCADA alarms and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate personnel 
• Coordinate appropriate and timely response to system emergencies and other operational problems that could result in unsafe conditions and possible service outages
• Maintain safe operational practices as described in the Control Room Management Plan
• Provide on-going training and performance monitoring of new system controllers in the use of the SCADA system and the safe operation of the system(s)
• Complete annual training relating but not limited to: Fatigue Management, Operator Qualification, Information/SCADA Security, Intra-Departmental Cross-Training
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside of the Company
• Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and pipeline maps 
• Ability to pass random drug testing
• Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies, and essential characteristics applicable for this role within the organization
• Ability to work/lead in an ethical and safe manner, and support the company’s values
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High school diploma required
• Formal technical training with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• One to three years of applicable work experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry preferred
• One to three years of computer experience with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel
• Prior experience using SCADA system software with the ability to prog