Field Operator III - Artificial Lift Technician

RWDY Inc • Spring, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vantage Artificial Lift Control Room Operator (ALCRO) is a mission-critical role responsible for real-time surveillance and remote operation of artificial lift systems across multiple assets. This position protects production, extends equipment life, reduces HSE exposure, and drives faster operational decision-making through centralized control room operations.

Requirements

• 2–5 years artificial lift OR compressor operations experience
• Hands-on experience starting, stopping, and troubleshooting equipment
• Experience operating through abnormal conditions (trips, failures, etc.)
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
• Alarm management and prioritization
• Troubleshooting and pattern recognition
• High operational discipline and adherence to procedures
• Ability to manage high equipment counts simultaneously
• Clear communication and documentation
• Artificial Lift Systems: ESP, Gas Lift, GAPL, Plunger Lift
• Compression systems and rotating equipment fundamentals
• SCADA systems and remote control platforms
• Data interpretation (electrical, mechanical, production metrics)
• Well performance fundamentals (drawdown, gas interference, pump-off)
• Equipment protection limits and safe operating envelopes
• Basic production optimization techniques
• Electrical safety awareness and shutdown logic

Nice To Haves

• Permian Basin / unconventional experience
• SCADA / remote surveillance experience (1–3 years)
• Alarm response and remote decision-making experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control large volumes of artificial lift wells and compressor units across multiple fields
• Perform real-time surveillance and identify early indicators of abnormal performance
• Adjust operating parameters (speed, cycles, setpoints) to optimize production and protect equipment
• Diagnose equipment issues using live and trended data
• Execute alarm response actions and determine escalation paths
• Make real-time operational decisions regarding intervention, monitoring, or field dispatch
• Prevent failures through early detection and proactive adjustments
• Maintain detailed logs, documentation, and shift handovers
• Coordinate with field operations, engineering, and automation teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees