Real-Time Production Control Operator

Devon Energy Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon is seeking a Control Room Operator to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations across Production, Midstream, and Water facilities. You will monitor real-time data, respond to alarms, and partner with field crews to optimize asset performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, routine assignments, and collaboration with SCADA, IT, and operations teams to ensure continuous production and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associates/Bachelor’s degree in related field a plus but not required.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in Production, Compression, Completions/ Workover Processes, and Plunger Lift Operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, reliable, efficient oversight of production, pipeline, and water facilities in the field in accordance with company policies, operational plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors real-time operating conditions and live data from production facilities, pipelines, and compressor stations through SCADA and other operational systems; evaluates alarms and abnormal conditions, notifies lease operators of variances, provides pertinent operational data as needed, and makes timely operational decisions to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Responds to and manages critical alarms and abnormal operating conditions, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and documented in accordance with operating procedures.
• Initiates and manages notifications, incident communications, and response documentation while serving as a central point of communication during operational incidents and emergency situations.
• Applies sound judgment to prioritize operational issues in real time, balancing safety and production objectives when determining appropriate actions.
• Interacts with other pipeline companies, regional management, and marketing personnel to communicate operating conditions and achieve targeted gas volume deliveries.
• Participates in training, field visits, and knowledge-sharing activities to develop operational understanding of company assets, systems, and procedures while building effective working relationships.
• Collaborates with SCADA, IT, and automation/measurement technicians to resolve data, connectivity, and measurement issues.
• Assists with reviewing alarm notifications and reports, validating alarm functionality following changes, and collaborating with operations personnel, vendors, and engineers to address underperforming wells and compression assets.
• Prioritizes, organizes, and completes basic assignments on time with some direction, frequently seeking guidance from experienced peers when faced with routine problems.
• Demonstrates a general working knowledge of industry practices, evaluates, and recommends solutions to technical problems, and organizes workload consistently and efficiently.

Skills

Production Data Management

Data Analysis

Alarm Monitoring

Reporting

Well Optimization & Troubleshooting

Documentation Preparation

SCADA Proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Associates/Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Devon is seeking a Control Room Operator to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations across Production, Midstream, and Water facilities. You will monitor real-time data, respond to alarms, and partner with field crews to optimize asset performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, routine assignments, and collaboration with SCADA, IT, and operations teams to ensure continuous production and regulatory compliance.