Control Room Operator Job at Aethon Energy, Dallas, TX

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  • Aethon Energy
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

The Control Room Operator is tasked with monitoring and controlling various pipelines, plant assets, compressor stations, well site facilities, and production. The Control Room Operator also works closely with Aethon’s Gas Scheduling, Field Operations, Marketing, and other gas control centers. Responsibilities for this position include making sure deliveries come in on rate and assisting Operations to ensure that our systems are operated efficiently and safely. This position is also responsible for being the first line contact during emergency situations as the Control Center phone number is posted on all company facility signage. This position works a rotating schedule to include both day and night 12-hour shifts.

DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor pipeline pressures, SWD’s, field compressor units, well volumes and pressures within their designed criteria, and monitor gas quality at various points.

  • Remote well operations – remote starting and operating based upon pumping by exception policy.

  • Remote plant operations - Increase treating needs as production and marketing demands are changed.

  • Proactive well, pipeline and plant monitoring to find issues before potential downtime events occur.

  • Alarm management and field operator callouts.

  • Production tank monitoring – monitor tank levels and call in loads based upon alarms and production volumes.

  • Work closely with the various gas scheduling and field operation departments within Aethon to execute all gas volume changes as they are scheduled.

  • First contact in an emergency response situation. Responsibilities include notification of emergency services, operations, and Aethon management.

  • Work with the field operations to maximize throughput. This includes coordination between the groups during equipment or pipeline outages.

  • Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to gas control and operations.

  • Complete daily throughput reports and other intraday volume and pressure reports along with the daily Gas Control Log, distributing to the appropriate personnel.

  • Participate in daily operations conference calls.

  • Evaluate gas control operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems.

  • Provide field operations with initial response to alarm conditions.

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in gas control, pipeline operations or other related field experience directly related to the gas control function.
  • Lease Operating or Operational Control Room experience is preferred.
  • Must live within 50 miles of Dallas Office or be willing to relocate to Dallas, TX area.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

  • Basic knowledge of gas measurement principles and gas hydraulics.
  • Understanding of basic computer applications including Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • SCADA and Cygnet experience is preferred.

Personal & Soft Skills:

  • Strong verbal communication skills together with good interpersonal skills.

  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

  • Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Proactive approach to looking at processes and systems to facilitate continuous improvement.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve production related goals

Benefits

  • Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered.

  • 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary

  • Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Company provided:

    • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Six (6) weeks or 240 hours of Paid Time Off annually

  • Flexible telecommuting schedule (currently WFH on Monday and Friday)

  • 11 paid holidays annually

  • Casual dress code

  • Unlimited access to workout facilities within the building

  • Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.

Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Relocation, Flexible hours, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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