Control Room Operator
About The Position
Permian Resources is seeking a Control Room Operator in Midland, Texas. This position monitors and remotely directs upstream oil and gas production operations, including wells, tank batteries, compressors, gathering lines, and processing equipment, using SCADA, camera, and HMI systems. The operator is the first point of response for alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and emergencies, working closely with field operations, engineering, and HSE teams to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The role requires strong knowledge of upstream production operations, effective communication and decision-making, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in a fast-paced operating environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in an oil and gas control room, SCADA operations, or an upstream field operations role.
- Working knowledge of SCADA, camera, and HMI platforms and data historians, including Ignition, CygNet, and PTZ cameras.
- Solid understanding of upstream production processes, including artificial lift, separation, compression, and gas gathering systems.
- Strong verbal communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
- Proficiency with PC-based programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness and ability to work in-office in Midland, Texas.
- Ability to occasionally visit well sites and production facilities as required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical certification in process technology, instrumentation, or a related field.
- Previous experience supporting upstream oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin.
- Experience using SCADA platforms such as Ignition and CygNet.
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor SCADA, camera, and HMI systems for well pads, tank batteries, compressor stations, and pipeline systems across assigned operating areas.
- Identify, prioritize, and respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions; execute shutdown or isolation procedures according to approved protocols.
- Serve as the primary communication link between the control room, field operators, pumpers, and third-party gas and water carriers during routine operations and emergencies.
- Initiate and coordinate emergency response activities for spills, fires, gas releases, equipment failures, and other operational incidents in accordance with company HSE procedures.
- Record production volumes, equipment status, downtime events, and operational changes accurately and in real time.
- Support remote startups, shutdowns, and optimization of wells, compressors, and gathering systems.
- Prepare shift-change logs and incident reports, communicating open items and ongoing operational issues to incoming operators.
- Ensure operations comply with company safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations, including OSHA, EPA, Railroad Commission of Texas, and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division requirements.
- Participate in root-cause analysis of operational upsets and recommend process or procedural improvements.
- Maintain proficiency through ongoing training on SCADA platforms, emergency response, and control room procedures.
- Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Occasionally visit well sites and production facilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
