Computer Operator

Katalyst Data Management • Houston, TX

24d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Katalyst Data Management (KDM) is seeking a Computer Operator in Houston, Texas. The role is responsible for accurately transcribing exploration and production (E&P) data from various media types to digital storage and outputting digital data to other media. The operator needs a basic understanding of subsurface data and media formats and must follow the individual requirements of each client and project.

This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position. Training takes place for one month on first shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ongoing scheduling is available on first shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), second shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), or third shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years working in the E&P industry or related computer science experience.
• Knowledge of E&P data management requirements and expectations.
• Knowledge of SEG formats and media types.
• Basic understanding of subsurface media types and formats.
• Oral and written communication proficiency.
• Safety-first mentality.
• Ability to work effectively with others, share and receive information, and cooperate within and across groups with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, including following up on work outputs.
• Personal responsibility for job performance and adherence to commitments.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily goals established by the supervisor and team lead.
• Distinguish between data formats and media types to format or convert subsurface data.
• Transcribe data using various media, drives, and software.
• Quality-check subsurface data against media labels and indexed information.
• Communicate with computer operators and the team lead to report and resolve data- or job-related problems.
• Provide client service support by outputting data to specified media in the specified format and labeling media according to job requirements.
• Update the Work Management Tool with comments and billing information for each job.
• Clean 9-track tapes with tape-cleaning devices before reading them.
• Report hardware or tape issues to the group through the RT ticket system email.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED