Job Summary

As part of the Clearance Coordination Center (CC) within Gas Control, the Clearance Coordinator is responsible for authorizing all applicable gas-related work through planning, development, and implementation across the company’s gas transmission and distribution operations. This includes—but is not limited to—driving simultaneous work avoidance efforts, exercising independent judgment to maintain situational awareness of all activities affecting gas assets, and providing oversight to field resources.

The role also involves preparing documentation and analysis for audits and administrative activities, and coordinating with internal teams, upstream pipeline providers, and contractors to ensure compliance with Gas Standards and all applicable Operational Notices. The Clearance Coordinator applies specialized utility and industry knowledge, along with analytical tools, to assess concurrent work, supply positions, and real-time system conditions. They will also analyze and revise gas special instructions and deliver exceptional customer service while providing meaningful performance metrics for all clearance center activities.

This position requires independent evaluation and approval of clearance requests and other assigned work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Execute clearance requests by handling phone calls under normal and emergency conditions. Review work requests and supporting documentation to determine whether and when to authorize field maintenance, repairs, or construction. Prioritize, suspend, or modify requests based on system-wide situational awareness.Analyze and document work using Clearance Management tools such as j5, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms. Use data to support audit requests, conduct simultaneous work avoidance (SWA) analysis, identify potential enhancements, and mitigate risks.Review, approve, and track all system events. Communicate necessary changes to internal and external stakeholders, including upstream suppliers, Gas Control, and field personnel.Collaborate with Clearance Coordinators and Engineers to prevent simultaneous work conflicts.Coordinate system changes with Gas System Planning, Gas Control, Field Engineering, System Operations, and other departments.Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

0–2 years of relevant experienceAbility to read, write, and interpret technical plans, processes, and proceduresStrong planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to perform effectively under emergency and contingency conditionsSelf-motivated with the ability to complete independent study and training

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of experience in the gas utility or natural gas operations industryProficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Access, SCADA, Synergi, j5, Tableau, Power BI, or similarDemonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in high-pressure environmentsStrong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities under pressureBachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent work experienceFamiliarity with utility or industrial operations

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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