Control Room Operator

Danos•Watford City, ND

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Center Operator III / Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring and optimizing oil and gas production from a centralized control room environment. This role supports production surveillance, artificial lift optimization, and real-time operational decision-making to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production across field assets.

Requirements

5–7+ years of oil and gas operations experience, preferably in a control room or production surveillance environment
Strong understanding of production operations, facilities, and artificial lift systems
Experience with production monitoring systems and SCADA platforms
Familiarity with well data and production systems such as WellView and Avocet preferred
Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make real-time operational decisions
Experience tracking production losses, downtime, and optimization efforts
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively across field and technical teams
Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions within broad operational guidelines
Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug test, and MVR check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with well data and production systems such as WellView and Avocet

Responsibilities

Monitor and optimize production operations from a centralized control room (iOC/iOF environment)
Analyze real-time production data and adjust operating parameters to maximize output and efficiency
Support artificial lift optimization including rod pump, gas lift, plunger lift, compression, and chemical injection systems
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production and operational issues to minimize downtime and prevent repeat failures
Generate and validate daily production and recovery plans
Track production losses, downtime events, and performance metrics (LPRS tracking and monthly validation)
Coordinate with field operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to prioritize work and execute optimization strategies
Monitor stabilization units, trunk lines, central facilities, and lease operations
Conduct intelligent alert management, forecasting, and production model monitoring
Create work notifications, material requests, and support project prioritization
Coordinate oil trucking, well unloading, and chemical treatment scheduling
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and system updates (including well data and operational changes)
Assist in correcting production discrepancies within production accounting systems
Support budget targets by identifying cost improvement opportunities
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory policies and procedures