About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Company Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p> <p>And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs. </li> <li>Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed. </li> <li>Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:8.0px;margin-top:24.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="color:#e87322">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. </span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Safely and reliably operate the natural gas system(s) through a SCADA system.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flow.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Remotely control and monitor company equipment which may include but is not limited to regulator set-points, control valves, RCVs, odorant injection, compressors, boilers and heaters in order to maintain maximum safety and efficiency of the system.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepare and submit reports to various departments and personnel within the Company.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to SCADA alarms and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate personnel.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinate appropriate and timely response to system emergencies and other operational problems that could result in unsafe conditions and possible service outages.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain safe operational practices as described in the Control Room Management Plan.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Complete annual training relating but not limited to: Fatigue Management, Operator Qualification, Information/SCADA Security, Intra-Departmental Cross-Training.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">All other duties as assigned.</span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Characteristics</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:8.0px"> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside of the Company.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, pipeline maps, and procedures. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to pass random drug testing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies, and essential characteristics applicable for this role within the organization.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work/lead in an ethical and safe manner and support the company’s values.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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 skill and perspectives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work independently and under pressure to manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Supervisory Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>None</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Education (certifications, licenses)</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>High school diploma required</li> <li>Formal technical training with an Associate’s Degree or higher preferred</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required knowledge, skill and abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:8.0px"> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">One to three years of applicable work experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">One to three years of computer experience with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prior experience using SCADA system software with the ability to program and troubleshoot computer problems preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of API RP 1165, API RP 1168 preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, gas pressure regulators, gas flow measurement and related gas industry terminology</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be compliant with all federal and state regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical demands, environment and schedule</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Work is performed in a 24/7 control room environment with frequent distractions that require concentration, multitasking, and decisive appropriate actions in the performance of duties.</li> <li>Required year-round 12 hour rotating shift work schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.</li> <li>Occasional 8-hour shifts may occur.</li> <li>Such work is accomplished in compliance with Company and Federal Control Room Management guidelines.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Posting Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p>Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Posting requirements:</strong> The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p> <p><em>Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. </em></p> <p> </p> <p>We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.</p> </div></div></div>