Control Room Operator – Artificial Lift Technician

RWDY Inc.; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Control Room Operator – Artificial Lift Technician to support its Houston-based Remote Operations Center. The successful candidate will monitor and optimize artificial lift systems, with a focus on enhancing production efficiency. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 6 years of experience in the field. The role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and optimize operations effectively. This position demands a proactive and detailed approach to improve asset performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as an Artificial Lift Technician, Specialist, or Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience supporting unconventional oil & gas operations.
• Strong understanding of artificial lift systems and operating principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous monitoring of artificial lift systems including ESP, Rod Pump, and Gas Lift.
• Diagnose well performance issues and accurately identify failure mechanisms.
• Provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders on well performance and lift optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaboration

Initiative-driven

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

XsPOC

PumpChecker

Ignition

Spotfire

Job description

Job Title: Control Room Operator – Artificial Lift Technician

Location: Spring, TX (Houston-based Remote Operations Center)

Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Pay Rate: $55.00/hour

Position Overview

The Artificial Lift Technician will be based in the Upstream Remote Operations Center, supporting ExxonMobil’s field assets through real-time surveillance, diagnostics, and optimization of artificial lift systems. This role is critical to maximizing production efficiency, minimizing downtime, and improving overall asset performance throughout the well lifecycle.

The position collaborates closely with Production Operations, Engineering Teams, and EM Technology Centers, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimized operations across multiple artificial lift types.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous monitoring of artificial lift systems including ESP, Rod Pump, and Gas Lift
• Identify operational anomalies through surveillance parameters and trend analysis
• Proactively implement corrective actions to improve production and equipment reliability

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Diagnose well performance issues and accurately identify failure mechanisms
• Support root cause analysis and assist with remediation planning
• Ensure well downtime records are accurate, complete, and actionable

Operational Collaboration

• Coordinate with field operations, engineering, and technology teams to optimize production
• Support well workover planning and post-workover performance evaluations
• Manage workflows across the full well lifecycle

Reporting & Communication

• Provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders on well performance and lift optimization
• Maintain detailed documentation of surveillance activities and optimization outcomes

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience as an Artificial Lift Technician, Specialist, or Engineer
• Demonstrated experience supporting unconventional oil & gas operations

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with surveillance and analytics platforms including:
  • XsPOC
  • PumpChecker
  • Ignition
  • Spotfire
• Strong understanding of artificial lift systems and operating principles
• Ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and recognize anomalies

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Adaptable in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional interface experience
• Proactive, initiative-driven approach to optimization and performance improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for an Artificial Lift service provider
• Prior involvement in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Experience with artificial lift system design and optimization strategies