Pipeline Control Room Operator

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, control, and re-route oil and gas flows using SCADA systems and remote terminal units (RTUs)
• Execute operational procedures including system start-ups, shutdowns, and flow adjustments
• Acknowledge, respond to, and take corrective action on system alarms and abnormal operating conditions
• Monitor pressures, flow rates, and volumes to maintain safe and efficient pipeline operations
• Perform remote valve adjustments and coordinate compression operations as needed
• Communicate and coordinate with field personnel, third-party operators, and other control centers to support daily operations and scheduled activities
• Maintain accurate control room logs, including flow changes, alarms, volumes, and operational events
• Support field operations when required, including coordination of manual valve changes and maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including 49 CFR Part 192, and Control Room Management (CRM) requirements
• Assist with incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness while monitoring multiple systems in a fast-paced control room environment

Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of pipeline control room experience or closely related oil & gas operations experience
• Strong working knowledge of SCADA systems and pipeline operations
• Experience monitoring and controlling natural gas and/or crude oil pipelines, including flows, pressures, and alarms
• Familiarity with compression operations, gas scheduling, and pipeline systems
• Knowledge of DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and Control Room Management standards
• Ability to make quick, independent decisions in high-pressure situations
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (days/nights)
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining high attention to detail

Additional Information:

• This is a high-visibility, fast-paced control room environment requiring strong focus and responsiveness
• Candidates must be comfortable monitoring multiple systems and reacting quickly to changing conditions
• On-call availability may be required for operational support or emergencies

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, control, and re-route oil and gas flows using SCADA systems and remote terminal units (RTUs)
• Execute operational procedures including system start-ups, shutdowns, and flow adjustments
• Acknowledge, respond to, and take corrective action on system alarms and abnormal operating conditions
• Monitor pressures, flow rates, and volumes to maintain safe and efficient pipeline operations
• Perform remote valve adjustments and coordinate compression operations as needed
• Communicate and coordinate with field personnel, third-party operators, and other control centers to support daily operations and scheduled activities
• Maintain accurate control room logs, including flow changes, alarms, volumes, and operational events
• Support field operations when required, including coordination of manual valve changes and maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including 49 CFR Part 192, and Control Room Management (CRM) requirements
• Assist with incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness while monitoring multiple systems in a fast-paced control room environment

Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of pipeline control room experience or closely related oil & gas operations experience
• Strong working knowledge of SCADA systems and pipeline operations
• Experience monitoring and controlling natural gas and/or crude oil pipelines, including flows, pressures, and alarms
• Familiarity with compression operations, gas scheduling, and pipeline systems
• Knowledge of DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and Control Room Management standards
• Ability to make quick, independent decisions in high-pressure situations
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (days/nights)
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining high attention to detail

Additional Information:

• This is a high-visibility, fast-paced control room environment requiring strong focus and responsiveness
• Candidates must be comfortable monitoring multiple systems and reacting quickly to changing conditions
• On-call availability may be required for operational support or emergencies