Control Room Technician

Diamondback Energy; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An oil and gas company located in Midland, Texas is seeking a Control Room Operator for its Internal Operations Center. This role involves monitoring wells and equipment, optimizing production, and serving as a key communication link between personnel. Candidates should have operational experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work on a rotational shift basis. This position is full-time and not eligible for relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of operating experience.
• 3+ years of oil and gas experience.
• Ability to work 7-on/7-off rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control wells and processing equipment.
• Compile daily KPI reports.
• Communicate with field personnel.
• Remotely start/stop equipment to prevent alarms/releases.
• Compile daily KPI reports for distribution.
• Collaborate with SCADA admins to enhance visualizations and reports.
• Provide thorough handover notes to the next shift.
• Communicate with field foreman and superintendents regularly.

Skills

Operating experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

Spotfire/PowerBI

Cygnet

Ignition

Job description

Control Room Operator

Diamondback is actively looking for employees to join our Internal Operations Center (IOC). The Control Room Operator will proactively monitor and control wells, processing equipment, compressors, and alarms during normal operations, abnormal conditions, and emergency response. The Operator will also be responsible for optimizing production, organizing resources, and serving as the key communication link between field personnel, corporate staff, vendors, and interconnects. This position is based in Midland, Texas at a 24/7 operations control room and reports to the Control Room Lead.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilize SCADA platforms daily to review instrumentation at facilities and at well locations
• Receive, review, and distribute alarms to the correct field personnel
• Function as central point of contact for field operations during ESD or shutdown conditions
• Remotely start/stop equipment located in field to prevent alarms and/or environmental releases
• Compile daily KPI reports for distribution
• Actively work with SCADA Admins to develop enhancements to visualizations, tools, and reports
• Provide thorough handover notes to Lead and IOC Operators coming onto next shift
• Communicate regularly with field Foreman and Superintendents

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1+) year of operating experience
• Three (3+) years of oil and gas experience
• Ability to work 7-on/7-off, 13‑hour rotational shifts including days and nights with occasional travel to field locations (including weekends and holidays when scheduled)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior control room experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to drive efficiencies and learn new technologies
• Good administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities
• Ability to accurately solve problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook), Spotfire/PowerBI, Cygnet, Ignition

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Work Authorization

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Oil and Gas