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Shreveport, LA · On-site

... oil & gas industry.We are looking for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced ... Controller or senior-level accounting experience preferredOil & gas, industrial, manufacturing, or ...

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Houston, TX · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

QUALIFICATIONS: - CPA with Oil & Gas E&P Tax Compliance, and Combination of Industry/Big Four Et Al Tax Experience, including Controller Experience with Oil & Gas E&P Accounting - Experience in U.S.

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TE Connectivity is currently in search of a highly motivated Plant Controller for our Katy, TX Marine Oil & Gas facility. (MOG), is a $170M business within the Aerospace, Defense and Marine (AD&M ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil gas controller in the United States is $119,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Oil Gas Controller oversees financial operations, budgeting, and cost management within the oil and gas industry. They ensure accurate financial reporting, monitor expenditures, and optimize profitability while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. This role involves collaborating with management to analyze financial data, forecast trends, and support strategic decision-making. Additionally, they play a key role in risk management, ensuring financial stability in a volatile market. Strong analytical skills and industry knowledge are essential for success in this position.

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Oil Gas Controllers often deal with the complexity of managing large volumes of transactions and strict regulatory compliance unique to the energy sector. A key challenge is ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data while adapting to fluctuating commodity prices and changing industry regulations. Collaboration across departments—such as operations, legal, and project management—is essential for aligning financial controls with field activities. Staying current with technological advancements and streamlining processes also play a major role in meeting company and industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oil gas controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Gas Controller, you need a strong grasp of financial management, cost accounting, and industry regulations, often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, as well as advanced Excel skills and possibly CPA or CMA certification, is highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are important soft skills for success in coordinating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, strong compliance, and critical decision support in a dynamic energy sector environment.

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Controller, Gas Pipeline

Houston, TX • On-site

Enterprise Products
Oil and Gas Extraction • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership's assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.
This position is located in NW Houston off the Sam Houston Parkway. Newly hired employees will receive on-the-job training working alongside various Control personnel to include safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and various other procedures that are related to the pipeline industry.
The Gas Pipeline Controller will be responsible for the safe and efficient remote operation of pipelines, tanks, and pumping equipment involved in the transportation of crude oil and other products in compliance with DOT and other regulatory agencies. Additional Liquid Pipeline Controller's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Remotely starting/stopping pumps and/or compressors and operating valves.
  • Monitoring and controlling the movement of material through multiple pipelines and/or facilities.
  • Analyzing changing conditions and alarms and making necessary adjustments.
  • Determining accurate time of pipeline events (pumping, deliveries, nominations, etc.) by reviewing batch listings and schedules.
  • Must be able to quickly detect abnormal operations, use critical judgement and react accordingly in a short period of time.
  • Monitoring pipeline integrity and coordinating pipeline maintenance.
  • Monitoring tank and cavern storage levels.
  • Maintaining communication with field personnel, customers, and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
  • Minimum of 60 college credit hours with oil and gas field operations/plant experience or minimum of 60 college credit hours with relevant oil and gas or air traffic controller experience in the military or on the job work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry is required.
  • Associates degree is strongly preferred.
  • 2-3 years of Chemical or Oil and Gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Must have experience and basic computer skills including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
  • Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements; including, but not limited to criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, basic math and/or mechanical aptitude assessments, and interview process.
  • Team player who interacts effectively with co-workers, customers and the public, whether in a group or in independent cooperative activities.
  • Good communication abilities (verbal and written) including the ability to effectively communicate by telephone.
  • Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
  • Must be willing and able to perform essential functions of this position in an indoor, office environment and be able to work unscheduled overtime.
  • Must be able to demonstrate, through previous job experience, training, and activities, his or her ability to understand the operation of various mechanical and technical equipment or systems.
  • Must be able to quickly learn and become proficient with new skills, technologies, procedures and processes.
  • Must live or relocate within 1 hour of reporting location.
  • Must successfully pass the COBRA (Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment) aptitude test.
  • Be able and willing to work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule, to include weekends and holidays after completion of training period (M - F temporary day schedule).
  • Must be able to visually distinguish multi-color panel alarms.
  • Must be able to sit and or stand at the console for a 12-hour shift, or longer, with the exception of occasional breaks.
  • Must have sufficient mobility to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately transport self to an alternate control center in either Houston or San Antonio.

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