Suzanne T. Fontenot-Williams has over 25 years of experience in the natural gas industry. She is seeking a rewarding position to apply her experience. She has held senior roles analyzing measurement data and balancing gas systems for TransCanada and other natural gas pipeline companies across a large region of the United States. She has a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Tennessee.
1. Suzanne T. Fontenot-Williams
8727 Andante Drive
Houston, TX 77040
713-557-9583
Email: SuzyDiver@att.net
SEEKING POSITION
Seeking a rewarding, growth-oriented position in which to apply my twenty-five years of experience in the
Natural Gas Industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TransCanada Corporation – Sr. Measurement Analyst
Analyzing and maintaining measurement data for approximately 200 Electronic Custody
Transfer (ECT) meters located in the Gulf of Mexico. Maintaining system and segment
balances, while monitoring gas quality changes and equipment maintenance. Monitoring
SCADA system activity for unexpected flow changes and measurement impact. Analyzing
monthly meter inspection reports (orifice, linear and ultrasonic), noting calibration issues and
making necessary volumetric adjustments. Also responsible for updating the annual
Hurricane Preparedness Plan for Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) posting and distribution to
customers and field personnel. Also, recently given responsibility for the measurement of
the Tuscarora Pipeline as well as the Southern part of the ANR Pipeline system.
2008 to
November
2015
• El Paso Corporation and TransCanada
Controlling and optimizing the operations of the interstate natural gas pipeline system
including parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Wisconsin and Illinois. Prior assignments also covered areas in Tennessee, Georgia, and
Virginia. Primary duty is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the overall pipeline
system. Coordinating the use of long-line transmission systems that deliver billions of cubic
feet of gas per day to customers in accordance with contractual and regulatory
requirements. Monitoring and controlling pressures, temperatures, and flow rates, reacting
to variances in instantaneous supply and demand. Operating valves and controlling remote
compressor stations along the system. Instructing remote personnel in their required
actions. Participating in the planning of facility shutdowns and basic operations. Balancing
of linepack to optimize fuel efficiency while meeting customer demand. Making operational
decisions based on changes in weather or other conditions.
1990-2008
2. • ANR Pipeline Company, Former Subsidiary of El Paso Corporation and now
owned by TransCanada
Hockley, Texas
Senior Gas Controller operating approximately 10,600 miles of pipeline, delivering more
than 1 trillion cubic feet per year of natural gas. Peak-day delivery capacity of more than 6
billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/D), with total underground storage capacity exceeding 200
Bcf. Numerous interconnections with other major interstate pipeline systems.
2001-2008
• Tennessee Gas Pipeline, Subsidiary of El Paso Corporation
Hockley, Texas
Senior Gas Controller for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline.
1997-2001
• Tennessee Gas Pipeline , A Tenneco Company
Hockley, Texas
Gas Controller for East Tennessee Natural Gas, which was relocated to Hockley in 1992.
1992-1997
• East Tennessee Natural Gas, A Tenneco Company
Knoxville, Tennessee
Gas Controller of 1,269 miles of natural gas pipelines with capacity of 456 BCF per year.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage provided about 14% of the total peak requirements.
1990-1992
EDUCATION
Classes and training
Creativity as a Business Strategy
Communications and Customer Service
Emergency Operations Procedures Training
Communicating Upward: How to Become a Solution Provider
Fundamentals of Smart Risk Taking
Converting Stress to Energy
A comprehensive list of classes and dates is available on request.
1990 to
present
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
BS in Education with Honors
1985
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer and Outlook
LANGUAGES
Three years of High School French.