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Our client is seeking a Control Center Coordinator to support pipeline integration projects, operational readiness activities, and control center initiatives within its Houston-based Operations Control Center. This role is not a traditional Pipeline Controller position. Instead, this individual will serve as a project-focused liaison between Operations, SCADA, Engineering, and Field teams to support the successful integration of newly acquired assets, capital projects, and operational changes into pipeline systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in pipeline operations, control center environments, SCADA systems, industrial operations, or technical project coordination within the oil & gas industry. This position plays a key role in acquisition-driven growth strategy by supporting the integration of newly acquired assets and pipeline systems into the company's centralized control center environment. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and the ability to coordinate activities across multiple operational and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate pipeline integration activities and operational readiness reviews for acquisitions, expansions, and capital projects.
• Support implementation of newly acquired assets into operating environment.
• Coordinate point-to-point testing and system validation activities.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and operational readiness requirements.
• Participate in operational testing efforts prior to production deployment.
• Support change management and implementation activities.
• Participate in rotating on-call support for integration activities.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate activities between Operations, SCADA, Engineering, and Field personnel to execute scheduled operational and system changes.
• Assist with monitoring and validating pipeline operational data, including pressures, inventories, flow rates, and system status during testing and implementation activities.
• Serve as a key coordination point during integration activities, outages, and operational changes.
• Support emergency response and operational escalation processes when required.
• Evaluate operational issues and recommend process improvements or corrective actions.
• Maintain operational procedures, testing records, compliance documentation, audit support materials, and emergency callout lists.
• Assist in troubleshooting communications, SCADA displays, control valves, instrumentation, and related operational systems.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, military technical experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in pipeline, midstream, refining, LNG, utilities, industrial operations, or oil & gas environments. In addition, candidates should possess:
• Experience working within pipeline operations, control center operations, SCADA, industrial automation, or operational technology (OT) environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, operational systems, and pipeline operations.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and workload management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to participate in rotating on-call support and occasional after-hours operational activities.
• Ability to pass all applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Pipeline Control, Pipeline Scheduling, Control Center Operations, or other Midstream Oil & Gas operational environments.
• Project Coordination experience.
• SCADA system experience.
• PHMSA-regulated environment experience.
• DOT-regulated environment experience.
• API 1165 familiarity.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, system integrations, pipeline expansions, outages, or capital projects.
• Basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics and operational flow principles.

Work Schedule:

• Monday Friday
• Typically 6:00 AM 3:00 PM or 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Rotating on-call responsibilities
• 100% onsite in Houston

Salary/Rate: $55-$60/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.