Control Room Operator

Overview

The Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring and supporting daily field operations from the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) for both Midstream and Exploration & Production (E&P) assets. This role monitors operational data, responds to alarms, coordinates field activities, and helps ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor field operations through electronic surveillance systems and provide feedback, diagnostics, and predictive recommendations.
• Respond to operational alarms and coordinate appropriate field resources for issue resolution.
• Prepare and distribute nightly reports summarizing field operations and production activities.
• Maintain activity logs, operational status reports, and safety/environmental incident reports.
• Evaluate daily production estimates to identify production shortfalls caused by equipment issues, leaks, spills, theft, or changing well conditions.
• Coordinate operational activities and emergency response efforts as needed.
• Monitor field operations and respond to routine operational issues with minimal supervision.
• Utilize surveillance applications to support field operations and dispatch personnel as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.
• Collaborate with operations teams to support safe and efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant oil and gas operations or control room experience.
• Strong understanding of production, midstream, or field operations.
• Experience monitoring operational data, responding to alarms, and coordinating field activities.
• Ability to identify operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize routine and non-routine tasks while working independently with limited supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty.