Control Room Operator - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowances

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

On-the-job training

Career progression

Secure work environment

Upington energy infrastructure focus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Control Room Operator to join the Upington hub. You will remotely monitor and control industrial processes from a central control room, responding to alarms, adjusting parameters, and coordinating with field personnel to ensure safe, efficient plant performance.

Responsibilities include logging data, communicating status to field teams, and adhering to safety and emergency protocols while leveraging advanced monitoring technology to support energy infrastructure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical certification is an advantage.
• Experience as a Control Room Operator or similar in process monitoring preferred, oil/gas/chemical experience advantageous.
• Familiar with SCADA, DCS, and alarm management systems; strong understanding of industrial safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations via SCADA and DCS, respond to alarms and deviations.
• Adjust process variables to maintain optimal conditions (pressure, temperature, flow).
• Communicate operational status with field operators and supervisors.
• Log data and prepare shift reports documenting events and actions.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and emergency protocols; perform routine checks.

Skills

Observational skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification (advantage)

Tools

SCADA

DCS

Alarm management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and detail-oriented Control Room Operator to join their operational hub in Upington . This critical role involves monitoring and controlling industrial processes remotely from a central control room, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimal plant performance. You will be responsible for responding to alarms, adjusting process parameters, and coordinating with field personnel to maintain operational stability. Your focus and quick decision-making are essential for the smooth running of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations via SCADA and DCS systems, responding to alarms and deviations.
• Adjust process variables (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow) to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Communicate effectively with field operators and supervisors regarding operational status and issues.
• Log operational data and prepare shift reports documenting key events and actions.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Perform routine checks and troubleshooting of control room equipment and systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical certification in a related field is an advantage.
• Proven experience as a Control Room Operator or in a similar process monitoring role, preferably in the oil and gas or chemical industry.
• Familiarity with SCADA, DCS, and alarm management systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes and safety regulations.
• Excellent observational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career progression.
• A secure work environment with advanced monitoring technology.
• Contribution to essential energy infrastructure operations in Upington .