{"id":3770191,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fortisbc-gas-controller","title":"Gas Controller","company":{"id":1842561,"name":"FortisBC","domain":"fortisbc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/fortisbc-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Surrey, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":3794,"max":null,"currency":"CAD","period":"week","gross":null,"usd_annual":141284},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T21:22:27Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T17:43:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Branch: Gas\nAffiliation: MoveUP\nEmployment Status: Full-Time Regular\nSalary: $3,794.00 Bi-weekly\nShort-term Incentive Eligible: No\nWorkplace Flexibility: No\nPosting End Date: Open until filled\nAs the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.\nWe're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.\nPosition Overview\nThis role is responsible for monitoring pipeline data to ensure adequate flow across the province.\nResponsibilities\nControls the flow of gas in the pipeline system of FortisBC and FEVI and potential external systems to ensure safe, efficient operating conditions, reliable customer service and optimum purchases and sales on a 24-7 basis by:monitoring pipeline data such as pressures and flow rates using a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system;\nanalysing and responding to alarms and other potential problems according to established procedures;\ncontrolling pipeline pressures and flows through the operation of remote-controlled equipment such as compressors and valves;\nacting as primary contact in any emergency involving pipeline facilities and notifies management personnel as required, may make initial assessment of incidents, coordinate response, and take appropriate action.\nforecasting daily gas requirements by analysing current weather forecast information, historical load and temperature data, customer estimates and historical data and current telemetry data;\ndetermining the availability of gas for interruptible sales based on supply and economics, allocating available supply to interruptible customers, issues curtailment notices and maintains proper curtailment records;\nproducing various daily, weekly and monthly reports for distribution to management and other departments;\ncoordinating and analysing field procedures for pipeline construction, maintenance, and repairs, releasing pipeline for work and altering flows and pressures as required;\nrecording all activity related to system operation in the gas control logs.\n\n Maintains liaison with:field personnel to coordinate work, report problems and initiate call-outs when required;\npersonnel from other pipeline companies, gas suppliers and customers to coordinate pipeline activity;\nother company departments including Measurement, Marketing, Engineering, Gas Supply, Data Processing and Customer Accounting.\n\n Designs and maintains computer applications as required to perform Gas Control accounting, reporting and data archival functions on personal computers using various software, including spreadsheet, data base, communications, and utility programs. Transfer historical data from SCADA system to PC for archival.\nCreates reports and maintains data records as required by modifying and running customized programs on the company mainframe to:verify daily operating data input to the Gas Control database;\nproduce weekly and monthly reports to check the validity of telemetry and measurement data, reports problems to appropriate personnel;\nverify accuracy of gas volume statements and records of daily gas transactions produced by other companies;\nproduce historical load reports and graphs from the Gas Control database for use in load forecasts;\nproduce reports for Gas control studies, other company departments and customers as required;\n\nEvaluates current demand, determines when demand is at variance from authorized supplies, and makes appropriate changes to storage supply to bring demand in balance.\nProvides specific information regarding pipeline operation to other departments and management as requested.\nUpgrades SCADA system software by designing and maintaining screen displays and calculation tables.\nPerforms minor maintenance and repairs on Gas Control equipment. Contacts the appropriate service companies for all major repairs. Diagnoses SCADA system, filed communications and telemetry equipment problems. Initiates repair procedures with appropriate communications company and/or FortisBC personnel.\nUses standby electronic equipment to monitor and control the pipeline operation if required due to major Gas Control Centre equipment failure or building evacuation.\nProcesses and extracts volumes from electronic real-time measurement system. Calculates volumes manually from meter readings when required.\nDevelops new methods and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the performance of the above duties, and to adapt to the rapidly evolving requirements of the department.\nMust work on evenings, weekends and holidays to ensure a 24-7 operation year-round. Must also be flexible for scheduling on an on-call basis.\nPerforms other minor, related duties which do not affect the value of the job.\nRequirements\nEducation: completion of a post-secondary Engineering Technologist diploma in a directly related field (e.g. Power Engineering, Gas Processing) or the completion of a Red Seal Journeyperson Trade in a related field. \nExperience: Six (6) years directly related experience: Control Room, Pipeline Operations, Plant Operations, Field Instrumentation, Pipeline Hydraulics Planning, Design Engineering. Ability to pass Operator Qualification Training internal certification. New incumbents must pass certification shortly after beginning work as a Gas Controller.\nWorking knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals and various applications software in use in the department (SAP & suite of MS Office products). \nMechanical aptitude and knowledge in pipeline hydraulics, gas (fluids) processes, pipeline operations, field equipment, compression and control systems, and thermodynamics.\nAbility to organize and evaluate data and make related, logical decisions.\nWritten and verbal communication skills and ability to exchange technical information. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure in an environment which can be high stress.\nOur engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.\nTo learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.\nFortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6948,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":6,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Fossil Fuels","Power Grid"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-04T21:22:27Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":34,"reasons":["conf:4","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":141284,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/fortisbc-gas-controller","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/fortisbc-gas-controller.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-11T23:14:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":46223,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-12T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1842561},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1842561"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ffortisbc-gas-controller"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ffortisbc-gas-controller"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ffortisbc-gas-controller"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/fortisbc-gas-controller\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ffortisbc-gas-controller"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3770191}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"fortisbc.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3770191},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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