Control Room Operator

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Houston, TX
5-7 Years Experience
Energy
The Role
The Control Room Operator monitors and controls saltwater disposal facilities and pipelines, improving operational efficiency while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include managing alarms, troubleshooting SCADA systems, monitoring material balance, and documenting operations, along with participating in HSE programs and initiatives.
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Summary of Position:

This Control Room Operator position will execute remote operational control of multiple saltwater disposal facilities and pipelines. The position will be responsible for improving the efficiencies and effectiveness of daily field operations, while also improving safety and environmental stewardship. Reporting to Control Room Manager in our Houston, TX office.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and controlling SWD facilities to lower the cost of operations, reduce environmental impact, and improve HSE.
  • Performing material balance on gathering system to ensure volumetric data is correct for accounting and the system is operational.
  • Managing active alarms within control room management guidelines.
  • Troubleshooting operational problems, working with field operations to resolve issues.
  • Troubleshooting instrumentation and working with I/E staff to resolve issues.
  • Troubleshooting SCADA software and infrastructure.
  • Working with the SCADA team to test new development and provide feedback on existing SCADA implementation.
  • Documenting operation events in an electronic logbook.
  • Issuing work orders and delivering daily guidance for route planning.
  • Participating in all areas EH&S programs and initiatives.
  • Conducting virtual site visits to facilities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Have 5+ years’ experience working as a lease operator, artificial lift technician, I/E technician, or control room operator preferred.
  • Have 3+ years’ experience of SCADA system experience preferred.
  • Be able to work well with others in a team environment.
  • Be able ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Have excellent computer skills with proficiencies in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Be able to apply common-sense understanding to daily tasks/issues.
  • Forthright communication with management and field when it comes to issues, resolutions, required manpower, equipment, etc.
  • Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Must be able to travel to field locations if and when needed.

Working Conditions/Environment:

  • Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time position.
  • Shift includes rotational day and night shifts (6:00am – 6:00pm & 6:00pm – 6:00am)
    • Day and night shifts rotate monthly
  • Schedule is 5/5/4 (5 days on, 5 days off, 4 days on, then repeat)

Position Location:

  • Houston, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

Just as water is vital to our planet and sustains all human life, water is an essential part of our company success. So are our people. Just as water takes on many forms to power the world, so do we. At WaterBridge, we empower everyone to be themselves and celebrate their uniqueness. That’s what makes us, US.

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

  • Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

  • We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

  • We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

  • We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

  • We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

  • Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Top Skills

Scada
The Company
Houston, Texas
232 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

WaterBridge develops, owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long-term produced water management requirements of E&P companies. Our water pipeline and disposal systems provide our customers with reliable and efficient gathering and disposal of produced water.

Water management is a critical aspect of our customers’ oil and gas operations. As a result of the rapid growth in oil and gas production due to the widespread adoption of horizontal drilling, we believe large-scale, permanent water infrastructure networks are necessary to maintain current levels of oil and gas production in unconventional oil and gas basins

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