Control Room Operator Artificial Lift Technician

Job Title: Control Room Operator – Artificial Lift Technician

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Artificial Lift Surveillance & Optimization

• Conduct continuous monitoring of artificial lift systems including ESP, Rod Pump, and Gas Lift
• Identify operational anomalies through surveillance parameters and trend analysis
• Proactively implement corrective actions to improve production and equipment reliability

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Diagnose well performance issues and accurately identify failure mechanisms
• Support root cause analysis and assist with remediation planning
• Ensure well downtime records are accurate, complete, and actionable

Operational Collaboration

• Coordinate with field operations, engineering, and technology teams to optimize production
• Support well workover planning and post-workover performance evaluations
• Manage workflows across the full well lifecycle

Reporting & Communication

• Provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders on well performance and lift optimization
• Maintain detailed documentation of surveillance activities and optimization outcomes

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience as an Artificial Lift Technician, Specialist, or Engineer
• Demonstrated experience supporting unconventional oil & gas operations

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with surveillance and analytics platforms including:
  • XsPOC
  • PumpChecker
  • Ignition
  • Spotfire
• Strong understanding of artificial lift systems and operating principles
• Ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and recognize anomalies

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Adaptable in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional interface experience
• Proactive, initiative-driven approach to optimization and performance improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for an Artificial Lift service provider
• Prior involvement in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Experience with artificial lift system design and optimization strategies