Gas Control Helper – West Seneca, NY

National Fuel has an immediate, full-time opening for a Gas Control Helperin our Operations Department at our Mineral Springs Service Center located in West Seneca, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Using the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, continually monitor and control the operation of gas transmission, storage and distribution systems to maintain the operation within established parameters and in a safe, reliable and economic manner. This includes monitoring pressures and measurement as well as controlling regulation and compression. Operator is solely responsible for systems under their control with general supervision. Position will be part of a rotating around the clock schedule that includes all shifts throughout the day, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Essential job functions:

• Maintain proper system pressures and in the event of audible alarms, responds to audible alarms and takes or directs proper action
• Receive trouble calls by phone or fax and takes proper action
• Maintain accurate logs, records and files
• Contact various departments/ individuals regarding system operations and problems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the operation of SCADA control system; or
• 2-year technical degree combined with proven skills and abilities; or
• an acceptable combination of the two.
• Available to work 12-hour rotating shifts; 36-48 hours per week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years experience in the operation of a SCADA control system
• Experience in gas systems operations or controls

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a position within the Company’s collective bargaining unit with a starting rate of pay of $37.84/hour, $38.84/hr after 6 months, and $39.84/hr after 1 year. Upon completion of training, the successful candidate would be promoted to a Gas Control Dispatcher at a pay rate of $44.65/hr.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Sick Time
• Dental Coverage
• Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation
• Charitable Giving Programs
• Paid Company Holidays

HOW TO APPLY:

The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medical or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by February 5, 2024. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.

Please reference position #24-014NY – Gas Control Helper in the subject line of your email.

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person