Pipeline control room managers are uniquely positioned to lead the future of pipeline operations. Control room managers can help build a safety culture, implement effective programs for Alarm Management and Fatigue Mitigation, and demonstrate compliance to support the operation. How…

Pipeline control room managers and supervisors have a lot on their plate. Trying to balance a safety culture, compliant procedures, Alarm Management, Fatigue Mitigation, and necessary processes can be challenging without the right approach. You want to be absolutely sure…

We understand that pipeline controllers play a critical role in pipeline operations. Yet, controllers are often overlooked when solutions are crafted or new technology is implemented. Not with EnerSys. We believe it is vital to gather input from all stakeholders…

Every 12 months, pipeline operators are required to review and update their Control Room Management Plan (CRMP) to ensure compliance with the latest regulations and audit protocols. For regulatory managers, the primary issue is not only authenticating the CRMP once…

During this year’s SGA Operations Conference, our team heard from pipeline operators about their company’s challenges pulling together records for a PHMSA audit. Our team was involved in conversations, especially during the SGA Gas Control meeting, about how to simplify…

Our team is often asked by pipeline operators and control room managers who should be included in a demo of our EnerSys CRM Suite software. The short answer is everyone who has an operating role in the control room or…

There are currently two big issues in the pipeline industry affecting controllers and their ability to have proper vigilance in the control room: 1. The idea that Workload Analysis is “Big Brother” looking over the shoulder of the controller. This…

During this year’s SGA Operating Conference & Expo, one of the big topics of discussion was the latest PHMSA team training requirement to support the control room. Many of the discussions centered on needing support from other departments, especially in…

In a recent industry meeting in a room full of pipeline control room managers, I was involved in a roundtable conversation about the operators’ recent audit experience. In almost every case, the operators had to take extra effort to collect,…

While it would be ideal for controllers to follow the Hours of Service (HOS) plan every time during each shift in your control room, there will inevitably be exceptions or deviations. The issue is that the HOS limitations for controllers…