The Control Room Operator will monitor and control wells, processing equipment, compressors, and alarms during normal operations, abnormal conditions, and emergency responses. Responsibilities include optimizing production, organizing resources, and serving as the key communication link between field personnel, corporate staff, vendors, and interconnects. This position is based in Midland, Texas, operating in a 24/7 control room and reporting to the Control Room Lead.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize SCADA platforms daily to review instrumentation at facilities and well locations.
- Receive, review, and distribute alarms to the correct field personnel.
- Act as the central point of contact for field operations during Emergency Shutdown (ESD) or shutdown conditions.
- Remotely start/stop equipment in the field to prevent alarms and environmental releases.
- Compile daily Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for distribution.
- Collaborate with SCADA Admins to develop enhancements to visualizations, tools, and reports.
- Provide thorough handover notes to Lead and IOC technicians for the next shift.
- Regularly communicate with field Foremen and Superintendents.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1+) year of operating experience.
- Minimum of three (3+) years of oil and gas experience.
- Ability to work 7-on/7-off, 13-hour rotational shifts, including days and nights, with occasional travel to field locations (including weekends and holidays when scheduled).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior control room experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated to drive efficiencies and learn new technologies.
- Good administrative and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook), Spotfire/PowerBI, Cygnet, Ignition.
IOC Contractor Requirements:
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to utilize SCADA platforms daily for instrumentation review.
- Understanding of basic battery design, fluid path, and fluid flow.
- Provide thorough handover notes.
- Communicate regularly with field Foremen and Superintendents.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of field operating experience as a Lease Operator.
- Ability to work 7-on/7-off, 13-hour rotational shifts, including days and nights, with occasional travel to field locations (including weekends and holidays when scheduled).
- Prior control/alarm room experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook), Spotfire/PowerBI, Cygnet, Ignition.
