Operational Excellence Center Analyst

TETRA Technologies, Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services company is seeking an Operational Excellence Center Analyst to monitor operational data, ensure systems function efficiently, and analyze performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 3-5 years of automation experience, and be capable of working a rotating 12-hour schedule. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while adhering to safety and operational policies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as an Automation Technician or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience in incident reviews and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time operational data for efficiency.
• Analyze flow rates and pressures for optimization.
• Prepare daily and post-operation reports.

Skills

Automation systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Job description

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TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Visit the Company's website atwww.onetetra.comfor more information or connect with us onLinkedIn.

• Follow OEC processes and procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Assess pre-job planning and engineering quality prior to job execution.
• Monitor real-time operational data to ensure all processes run within OE performance targets.
• Identify anomalies, respond to alarms, and contact field operations or dispatch resources when necessary.
• Monitor system health across pumps, automation equipment, telemetry, and mechanical components.
• Analyze flow rates, pressures, chemical usage, and equipment performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Use KPIs and OE metrics to highlight performance gaps and support increased asset uptime and reduced downtime.
• Track and report key OE measures such as SLA compliance, OEE, cost-per-barrel treated, and alarm response times.
• Support OE initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending standardized process improvements.
• Ensure SCADA, HMI, and monitoring systems are fully functional and validated before each shift.
• Maintain accurate logs of alarms, downtime, overrides, and operational events to meet compliance standards.
• Prepare daily and post-operation reports summarizing operational insights and improvement recommendations.
• Provide regions with trend analysis, dashboards, and actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Assist in troubleshooting ESG automation and mechanical system failures through real-time and historical system analysis.
• Work with engineering and IT/SCADA teams to test automation logic updates and system enhancements.
• Stay current on pump theory, automation systems, and maintenance practices to support technical competency.
• Identify opportunities to automate tasks or simplify digital workflows to support OE goals.
• Participate in incident reviews, RCAs, and OE-driven improvement initiatives to enhance safety and operational performance.
• Create, update, and deliver training materials related to OEC processes, OE best practices, and automation systems.
• Comply with all company and customer safety, environmental, and operational policies while maintaining a professional image.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required
• EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years’ experience as an Automation Technician or equivalent experience
• TRAVEL: 10%
• OTHER:
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Must be willing to work a rotating 12 hour schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary:

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Visit the Company's website atwww.onetetra.comfor more information or connect with us onLinkedIn.

Essential Duties:

• Follow OEC processes and procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Assess pre-job planning and engineering quality prior to job execution.
• Monitor real-time operational data to ensure all processes run within OE performance targets.
• Identify anomalies, respond to alarms, and contact field operations or dispatch resources when necessary.
• Monitor system health across pumps, automation equipment, telemetry, and mechanical components.
• Analyze flow rates, pressures, chemical usage, and equipment performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Use KPIs and OE metrics to highlight performance gaps and support increased asset uptime and reduced downtime.
• Track and report key OE measures such as SLA compliance, OEE, cost-per-barrel treated, and alarm response times.
• Support OE initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending standardized process improvements.
• Ensure SCADA, HMI, and monitoring systems are fully functional and validated before each shift.
• Maintain accurate logs of alarms, downtime, overrides, and operational events to meet compliance standards.
• Prepare daily and post-operation reports summarizing operational insights and improvement recommendations.
• Provide regions with trend analysis, dashboards, and actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Assist in troubleshooting ESG automation and mechanical system failures through real-time and historical system analysis.
• Work with engineering and IT/SCADA teams to test automation logic updates and system enhancements.
• Stay current on pump theory, automation systems, and maintenance practices to support technical competency.
• Identify opportunities to automate tasks or simplify digital workflows to support OE goals.
• Participate in incident reviews, RCAs, and OE-driven improvement initiatives to enhance safety and operational performance.
• Create, update, and deliver training materials related to OEC processes, OE best practices, and automation systems.
• Comply with all company and customer safety, environmental, and operational policies while maintaining a professional image.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required
• EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years’ experience as an Automation Technician or equivalent experience
• TRAVEL: 10%
• OTHER:
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Must be willing to work a rotating 12 hour schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred

Work Environment:

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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