Control Room Operator

Permian Resources Corporation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources is seeking a Control Room Operator in Midland, Texas. You will monitor and remotely direct upstream oil and gas operations using SCADA, camera, and HMI systems, and respond to alarms and emergencies with a calm, decisive approach.

You will coordinate with field operations, engineering, and HSE teams to ensure safe, compliant operations, record real-time data, and support startups and shutdowns. A high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in an oil and gas control room, SCADA operations, or upstream field operations role.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, camera, and HMI platforms and data historians, including Ignition, CygNet, and PTZ cameras.
• Solid understanding of upstream production processes, including artificial lift, separation, compression, and gas gathering systems.
• Strong verbal communication and decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Proficiency with PC-based programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to work in-office in Midland, TX
• Must be able to occasionally visit well sites and production facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor SCADA, camera, and HMI systems for wells, tank batteries, compressor stations, and pipelines.
• Identify, prioritize, and respond to alarms; execute shutdowns or isolations per protocols.
• Serve as primary communication link between control room and field operators during operations and emergencies.
• Coordinate emergency response activities for spills, fires, gas releases, and equipment failures.
• Record production volumes, equipment status, downtime, and changes in real time.
• Support remote startups, shutdowns, and optimization of wells and gathering systems.
• Prepare shift-change logs and incident reports; communicate issues to incoming operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (OSHA, EPA, Railroad Commission of Texas, NMOC).
• Participate in root-cause analysis and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain proficiency through ongoing SCADA training and control room procedures.
• Engage in ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision-making under pressure

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ignition

CygNet

PTZ cameras

Job description

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking a Control Room Operator in Midland, Texas. This position will be responsible for monitoring and remotely directing upstream oil and gas production operations, including wells, tank batteries, compressors, gathering lines, and processing equipment, utilizing SCADA, camera, and HMI systems. The Control Room Operator will serve as the first point of response for alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and emergencies and will work closely with field operations, engineering, and HSE teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of upstream production operations, excellent communication and decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in a fast-paced operating environment.

General Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor SCADA, camera, and HMI systems for well pads, tank batteries, compressor stations, and pipeline systems across assigned operating areas
• Identify, prioritize, and respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions; execute shutdown or isolation procedures in accordance with approved protocols
• Serve as the primary communication link between the control room, field operators, pumpers, and third-party gas and water carriers during normal operations and emergency situations
• Initiate and coordinate emergency response activities for spills, fires, gas releases, equipment failures, and other operational incidents in accordance with company HSE procedures
• Accurately record production volumes, equipment status, downtime events, and operational changes in real time
• Support remote startups, shutdowns, and optimization of wells, compressors, and gathering systems
• Prepare detailed shift-change logs and incident reports and communicate open items and ongoing operational issues to incoming operators
• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with company safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations, including OSHA, EPA, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division requirements
• Participate in root-cause analysis of operational upsets and recommend process or procedural improvements
• Maintain proficiency through ongoing training on SCADA platforms, emergency response, and control room procedures
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in an oil and gas control room, SCADA operations, or upstream field operations role
• Working knowledge of SCADA, camera, and HMI platforms and data historians, including Ignition, CygNet, and PTZ cameras
• Solid understanding of upstream production processes, including artificial lift, separation, compression, and gas gathering systems
• Strong verbal communication and decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
• Proficiency with PC-based programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be willing and able to work in-office in Midland, TX
• Must be able to occasionally visit well sites and production facilities as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in process technology, instrumentation, or a related field
• Previous experience supporting upstream oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin
• Experience utilizing SCADA platforms such as Ignition and CygNet

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.