Control Room Operator

Caturus Management Services, LLC•Calliham, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Room Operator supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations by identifying production interruptions and equipment issues early, escalating appropriately, and maintaining accurate operational records. While this role does not have formal supervisory responsibility, it is essential for maintaining situational awareness across the asset base, coordinating information between field and corporate teams, and supporting the Production Superintendent in executing operational plans.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations, control room operations, or a related technical field.
Working knowledge of production equipment, facilities, and field processes, including separators, tank batteries, and compression.
Proficiency with SCADA systems, dashboards, trend analysis, and standard computer applications.
Ability to remain focused and make sound decisions during high-alarm volume or emergency conditions.
Solid understanding of upstream oil and gas safety practices, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay technical information clearly and calmly under pressure.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating across multiple teams.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call or after-hours responsibilities.
Shall require occasional holiday coverage
Ability to sit and monitor multiple screens for extended periods and to occasionally visit field locations in a variety of South Texas weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a control room, SCADA, or remote monitoring role is a plus.
Experience with compression, plunger lift, and gas lift is a plus.

Responsibilities

Make safety the foundation of all monitoring decisions and operational communications.
Follow and support company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Recognize abnormal or unsafe conditions through SCADA data and notify field personnel immediately.
Support Stop Work Authority by escalating safety concerns promptly and without hesitation.
Ensure emergency notifications and callout procedures are executed accurately and without delay.
Continuously monitor production, equipment, and flow conditions via SCADA, dashboards, and trend data.
Track wells, tank batteries, compression, gathering systems and facilities for abnormal pressures, temperatures, levels, rates, and run status.
Identify deviations from expected operating conditions and investigate root causes.
Perform remote operations such as starts, stops, setpoint changes, and resets within approved procedures and authority limits.
Monitor tank levels and coordinate with field personnel and haulers to prevent overfills and lost production.
Acknowledge, prioritize, and respond to SCADA alarms according to established procedures.
Distinguish between actionable alarms, nuisance alarms, and instrumentation or communication faults.
Notify Lease Operators, Leads, and Supervisors of alarms requiring field response and confirm resolution.
Escalate unresolved, recurring, or high-consequence alarms to the Production Superintendent and Production Supervisors as appropriate.
Report suspected instrumentation, communication, or automation failures to the Automation team.
Communicate clearly, proactively, and respectfully with Lease Operators, Leads, Supervisors, Automation, Engineering, and corporate teams.
Provide concise, accurate operational updates and status reports throughout the shift.
Ensure thorough and documented shift handovers, including open alarms, ongoing issues, and pending actions.
Serve as a reliable point of contact for field personnel during after-hours and weekend operations.
Ensure production, downtime, and operational data is entered accurately and on schedule.
Maintain a complete and accurate shift log of alarms, events, actions taken, and communications.
Document downtime events with accurate causes, start and end times, and volumes.
Reinforce attention to detail and accountability in all data entry and reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve alarm rationalization, monitoring practices, and response procedures.
Recommend improvements to dashboards, screens, and reporting tools to enhance situational awareness.
Participate in post-event reviews and contribute observations and lessons learned.
Demonstrate a growth mindset by seeking guidance when needed and pursuing ongoing professional development.
Practice humility and remain open to alternative approaches, feedback, and guidance.