Control Room Operator - Artificial Lift Technician

Danos • Spring, TX

22d

About The Position

The Artificial Lift Technician / Control Room Operator plays a critical role in remotely monitoring and optimizing artificial lift systems across upstream assets. Operating from the Upstream Remote Operations Center (UROC), this position conducts real-time surveillance, identifies well performance issues, and supports field teams by providing diagnostics, troubleshooting guidance, and optimization recommendations. This role requires strong artificial lift experience, analytical skills, rapid decision-making, and effective communication with production operations, engineering teams, and technology centers.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on Artificial Lift experience as a technician, specialist, or engineer
• Strong practical understanding of: Rod Lift, ESP, Gas Lift, and Monitoring and optimization practices.
• Proficiency with artificial lift and surveillance platforms:XsPOC, PumpChecker Ignition, or Spotfire required.
• Ability to analyze well performance data, identify trends, and detect anomalies.
• Strong understanding of artificial lift design, operations, and failure modes
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, and agility and fit for duty.
• Understanding of environmental and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with an artificial lift service provider preferred.
• Experience performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor artificial lift systems (ESP, Rod Pump, Gas Lift) to identify abnormalities and inefficiencies.
• Apply lift-specific surveillance parameters to detect equipment or production issues early.
• Recommend and implement corrective and optimization actions to maximize production rates and system reliability.
• Diagnose well performance problems and lift equipment failures with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support field operations by providing detailed remote troubleshooting guidance.
• Maintain precise well downtime records and identify opportunities to accelerate return-to-production timelines.
• Track and support well lifecycle workflows, including: Failure identification, Well interventions/workovers, and Post-workover evaluations.
• Manage communication between production operations, field personnel, engineering teams, and EM technology groups.
• Prepare and deliver updates on daily surveillance findings, optimization efforts, and well performance trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees