Control Room Operator Water

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

Under General Supervision, This Position Will

• Monitor and control Water systems to ensure that all water activity is running at planned and normal operating conditions to support Completions efforts.
• Analyze data trends to anticipate abnormal conditions and identify problems or areas of concern for maintenance. Assist in the planning and coordination of outages and scheduled maintenance with the maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with third party water transfer contractors to ensure personnel and equipment are properly deployed in support of Operations.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment failures and upset conditions and communicate issues to Water Field Operations staff and Engineering.
• Act as the point of contact for the Water Field Operators, Completions and Well Site Managers in the field for questions, concerns and to receive updates and information on activities.
• Communicate with I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical) Department to troubleshoot real-time SCADA or equipment issues.
• Read and understand technical drawings and other related documents such as blueprints, isometrics, hydraulics, pneumatics, schematics and technical procedures to effectively operate the system.
• Prepare and analyze various reports to the Company’s Water Operations group to verify and document flows, pressures, water volumes and other required parameters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of working in a control room, dispatch setting or other closely related field experience.
  
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs, equipment, competencies), that are needed for this role. Indicate the level of proficiency/expertise for each when possible.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel, Word, etc. and use/operation of standard office equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of water pipeline operations including fluid dynamics, hydraulics, pumps, transportation and storage methods.
• Intermediate knowledge of SCADA systems, preferably VTScada, Rockwell, Wonderware, Elynx or Cygnet applications.
• Ability to identify and evaluate telemetry and hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to multi-task duties on a daily basis. Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Good analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter and able to be responsible, accountable and confident of work delivered.
• Proven capability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and foster/encourage teamwork.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, tasks, growth and direction.
  
  
  

SAFETY SENSITIVE RELATED

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section.

Office Related

• Job is primarily performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
  
  
  

HOURS / SHIFTS

• Alternative shift schedule: 7 days on/7 days off, rotating PM shift to AM shift.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Minimally required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  
  

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time: Minimal (under 25%); Regularly (25% - 75%);

Frequent (more than 75%).

• Minimal travel may be required to other locations.
• Minimal travel to Company’s field operations and/or offices. Approximately 10% of time in field.
  
  
  

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.