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Associate Gas Control Specialist
- PPL Corporation (Cumberland, RI)
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Company Summary Statement
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview:
The Gas Control Entry-Level Specialist supports Gas Control operation by assisting with confirming natural gas supplies within the required time frames and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. role is designed for individuals starting their career in the field of natural gas and provides training and development opportunities to build technical and compliance knowledge.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Maintains and organizes Control Room Management-related documentation.
• Audits records for accuracy and consistency. Identifies and corrects inconsistencies in records to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Responsible for tracking and updating training records for controllers.
• Provide audit support by preparing data sets and reports for PHMSA and other regulatory bodies.
• Review datasets and prepare executive data summaries for internal reviews.
• Maintain updated versions of standard documents ensuring only approved versions are in use..
• Responsible for data checks and reporting for internal requests.
• Monitor daily pipeline information on pipeline electronic bulletin boards and report discrepancies to senior staff, including scheduled vs actual flows.
• Under supervision, support confirmation of scheduled gas flows in compliance with FERC regulations.
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn natural gas industry.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the candidate's education and experience).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work under supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Coursework or experience in energy, utilities, or technical fields.
• Familiarity with natural gas systems or pipeline operations is a plus.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the candidate's education and experience).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work under supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Coursework or experience in energy, utilities, or technical fields.
• Familiarity with natural gas systems or pipeline operations is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Maintains and organizes Control Room Management-related documentation.
• Audits records for accuracy and consistency. Identifies and corrects inconsistencies in records to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Responsible for tracking and updating training records for controllers.
• Provide audit support by preparing data sets and reports for PHMSA and other regulatory bodies.
• Review datasets and prepare executive data summaries for internal reviews.
• Maintain updated versions of standard documents ensuring only approved versions are in use..
• Responsible for data checks and reporting for internal requests.
• Monitor daily pipeline information on pipeline electronic bulletin boards and report discrepancies to senior staff, including scheduled vs actual flows.
• Under supervision, support confirmation of scheduled gas flows in compliance with FERC regulations.
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn natural gas industry.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
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