Job Title:  Control Room Operator
Schedule: 7/7
Shift: Varies 
Location:  Dilley, Texas
Pay:  DOE

Danos Expectations:  A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

• Safety Awareness
• Work Ethic
• Technical Skill
• Customer Focus
• Open Communication
• Implementing Vision and Values

Our purpose, values and high-performance culture traits are fundamental to our success and offer wonderful opportunities for employee development.

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Control Room Operator is to monitor the functionality of well sites and facilities for the purpose of detecting active and potential malfunctions and equipment failures. The Control Room Operator ensures the safe and efficient operation of processes, systems and associated equipment, and will be able to identify if production shutdown is necessary, where unsafe conditions are identified.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors producing wells/pads, compressor stations, the gas plant and sales lines from a central control room located at the field office. Monitoring is done from a computer console with multiple screens, ties to our SCADA system. 
• Parameters that are monitored include: producing rate, flowing pressure and temperature, gas plant and gas sales lines including BTU values, flow rates, pressures, temperatures and fuel usage.
• Notifies field (Lease Operators) or mid-stream (Compressor Operator) personnel of the problem and has them rectify it. If additional manpower is required to resolve the problem, the Control Room Operator may coordinate mobilizing the needed manpower.
• Serves as command post for coordinating movement of responders in emergency situations, at least until a temporary Incident Command Center can be set up. 
• Continually monitor a wide range of data and make calls and adjustments as required. 
• Acquire a basic understanding of overall field and pipeline operations and how all interact.
• Participate in field training (1-week mandatory within first 60 days of employment) to continually gain this knowledge. Continually gain experience and exposure to field operations by visiting the field frequently throughout the year.
• Begin to recognize pressure differences that develop between wells, compressors, plant and sales points as well as identify the geographic locations of the same. 
• Begin to identify wells and their respective compressor systems. Identify compressor rates, inlets/discharge pressures for accuracy or inaccuracies and explain the measures for corrective actions. 
• Independently navigate SCADA and utilize trending to assist with troubleshooting. 
• Possess the necessary communication skills that enable operators to successfully communicate between all groups. This includes fielding incoming and outgoing calls that provide accurate, current-status information to those groups.
• Independently compile and submit all reports that are required within the daily operations of the Control Room. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Walking, bending, stooping is required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) + years of documented experience related to Oil & Gas Production that included but not limited to:
• Control Room
• Gas Plant 
• Dispatching
• Incident Command Operations 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
• High School Diploma or GED required
• College or technical training preferred
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Candidate must be within One (1) hour of Dilley, Texas.

Danos offers competitive wages, sustainable health benefits, 401K company match, and opportunities for employee development.

Apply today!

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Danos is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status 

-No housing or per diem provided for this position-