Job Description

Job Summary

The Control Room Operator is responsible for remotely monitoring the safe and efficient production and transportation of natural gas, and associated biproducts, in the Piceance Basin. This position will perform the 24/7 monitoring of all production and gathering facilities, including producing pads, compressor stations, water treatment facilities and all associated pipelines, ensuring safe and environmentally responsible operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient oversight of production facilities, pipeline facilities and company field staff in accordance with all company policies, operational plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively interact with all field personnel to seek out operational information, operational changes, and operational abnormalities, and communicate this information to all relevant parties.
• Monitor live data from company production facilities, gathering facilities, compressor stations and pipelines to assist field staff in safe and efficient day-to-day operations.
• Interpret SCADA information and associated alarms/operating conditions to diagnose both normal and abnormal operating conditions, and dispatch field personnel and resources in accordance with company SOP’s and operational protocols.
• Assist in the creation and review of all OCC SOPs in accordance with company and operational procedures.
• Proactively communicate with 3 rd party operators, downstream customers, and marketing personnel to ensure that gas sales are properly delivered, and corrections can be quickly made in the event of an abnormal operating condition.
• Act as the primary field contact to track and manage lone worker situations.
• Must be able to act as the primary contact for emergency response, by fielding calls for emergency situations in the field, making timely and accurate notifications ensuring the safety of life, environment, and property as outlined in the Emergency Response Plan.
• Monitor building and remote facility location cameras, controlled point entry and asset security.
• Receive & dispatch emergency lines locates from internal sources and the National 811 systems.
• Complete all the above tasks utilizing time management, issue prioritization and the efficient application of available resources.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED preferred

Specialized knowledge

• Cygnet SCADA systems
• Delta V SCADA systems
• Microsoft Office 365
• Process Safety Management (PSM) knowledge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas field operations (wells, compressors, pipelines, custody transfer and marketing)

Skills & Abilities

• Must maintain a positive attitude and promote a positive, team oriented, work environment.
• Must be able to perform in stressful situations.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be proactive and willing to engage in day-to-day operations
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and oral communication and coordination skills with field and management teams
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure and make critical decisions quickly

Experience

• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in oil and gas operations, preferably with knowledge of control room operations and a strong safety culture

  Working conditions

• 24/7/365-day control room operations with single operator on duty
• Rotating Day/Night 12-hour shifts, unless otherwise stated
• 7 days on / 7 days off, unless otherwise stated
• This position is subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K
• PTO and  paid holidays

We anticipate this job will close in 30 days

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