Control Room Operator

Independence TX LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Production bonus

PPE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Independence TX LLC seeks a reliable Control Room Operator to monitor and control our frac sand plant from a centralized control room using DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems to maintain safe, efficient operations.

You will coordinate with field operators, maintenance teams, and shift leads to respond to alarms, adjust settings, and report performance metrics, with rotating night shifts and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2+ years in a plant control room environment such as mining or processing.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS, or PLC control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant processing equipment and systems using DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms.
• Adjust equipment settings and process parameters for optimal performance.
• Monitor alarms and trends to identify issues and respond to upsets.
• Coordinate with field operators and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and implement actions.
• Record and report production data and downtime events.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting improvements.
• Communicate with shift leads and plant management about targets and equipment performance.

Skills

SCADA

DCS

PLC systems

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Job description

Description

Help Keep Our Frac Sand Plant Running Safely, Efficiently, and On Target

Control Room, SCADA/DCS/PLC, Mining, Processing, Oil & Gas, or Heavy Industrial Experience Preferred.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Control Room Operator to monitor and control processing systems and equipment from a centralized control room at our frac sand plant. This role is critical to maintaining safe, continuous operations, meeting production targets, reducing downtime, and ensuring consistent product quality.

As a Control Room Operator, you'll use DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems to monitor plant performance, respond to alarms and operational trends, make process adjustments, and coordinate with field operators, maintenance teams, shift leads, and plant management to keep the operation running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor plant processing equipment and systems using DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms.
• Adjust equipment settings and process parameters to maintain optimal performance and product quality.
• Monitor alarms, indicators, camera feeds, and operational trends to identify abnormalities and respond quickly to system upsets.
• Coordinate with field operators and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Record and report production data, downtime events, and system performance metrics.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with shift leads and plant management regarding operational concerns, production targets, and equipment performance.

Benefits & Perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment
• Career growth with a rapidly expanding company

Schedule

This role requires flexibility to support continuous plant operations.

• Rotating shifts
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a plant control room environment such as mining, processing, oil & gas, or a related industry.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS, or PLC control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of processing equipment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while monitoring multiple systems at once.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities.
• Prior experience in frac sand mining or similar bulk materials processing is a plus.
• OSHA/MSHA safety training or certifications and familiarity with sand product quality control procedures are preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, with occasional heavier lifting using assistance or equipment.
• Ability to read instructions, safety signs, and warning labels and hear alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in noisy environments.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, loud noise, or hazardous materials.
• Regular use of required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respirator, and other protective equipment.