Control Room Technician

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback E&P LLC is seeking a Control Room Operator to join its Internal Operations Center. The role includes monitoring and controlling wells, optimizing production, and serving as a communication link between personnel and vendors.

Qualified candidates will have at least a high school diploma, one year of operating experience, and three years in oil and gas. Proficiency with SCADA systems and Microsoft Office is essential. This position operates on a 7-on/7-off schedule.

Qualifications

• One (1+) year of operating experience required.
• Three (3+) years of oil and gas experience preferred.
• Ability to work 7-on/7-off, 13-hour rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control wells and equipment during operations.
• Act as central point of contact during emergencies.
• Compile daily KPI reports and provide handover notes.

Skills

SCADA platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Spotfire/PowerBI

Cygnet

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Diamondback is actively looking for employees to join us in our Internal Operations Center. The Control Room Operator will proactively monitor and control wells, processing equipment, compressors, and alarms during normal operations, abnormal conditions, and emergency response. Operators will also be responsible for optimizing production, organizing resources, and serving as the key communication link between field personnel, corporate staff, vendors, and interconnects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize SCADA platforms daily to review instrumentation at facilities and well locations.
• Receive, review, and distribute alarms to the correct field personnel.
• Function as the central point of contact for field operations during ESD or shutdown conditions.
• Remotely start/stop equipment located in the 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 the Lead and IOC Operators for the 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.
• Motivation 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 with 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.