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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Controller - **Company:** Spire Inc. - **Location:** Shrewsbury, MO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Literacy, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Office, Performance Monitor, Citect SCADA Software - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.spireenergy.com/talentcommunity/apply/1423491300/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside of the Company. * Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. * Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, pipeline maps, and procedures. * Ability to pass random drug testing. * Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies, and essential characteristics applicable for this role within the organization. * Ability to work/lead in an ethical and safe manner and support the company's values. * 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. * Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture. * Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people. * Ability to work independently and under pressure to manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines., * High school diploma required * Formal technical training with an Associate's Degree or higher preferred, * One to three years of applicable work experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry preferred. * One to three years of computer experience with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel * Prior experience using SCADA system software with the ability to program and troubleshoot computer problems preferred. * Knowledge of API RP 1165, API RP 1168 preferred. * Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, gas pressure regulators, gas flow measurement and related gas industry terminology * Must be compliant with all federal and state regulations. Physical demands, environment and schedule ## Description 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., * Safely and reliably operate the natural gas system(s) through a SCADA system. * Responsible for adjusting supplies through use of remote-control regulators and valves as needed to maintain sufficient system pressures and flow. * 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. * Prepare and submit reports to various departments and personnel within the Company. * Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to SCADA alarms and the recognition of unusual conditions that do not generate alarms while notifying appropriate personnel. * Coordinate appropriate and timely response to system emergencies and other operational problems that could result in unsafe conditions and possible service outages. * Maintain safe operational practices as described in the Control Room Management Plan. * 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) * Complete annual training relating but not limited to: Fatigue Management, Operator Qualification, Information/SCADA Security, Intra-Departmental Cross-Training. * All other duties as assigned., * 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. * Required year-round 12 hour rotating shift work schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays. * Occasional 8-hour shifts may occur. * Such work is accomplished in compliance with Company and Federal Control Room Management guidelines. ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)