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Control Room Operator Process Operator Jobs in Houston, TX

... control room. This position monitors field equipment, production conditions, alarms, and operating ... Production performance metric monitoring & live production process optimization * Real-time ...

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... control room. This position monitors field equipment, production conditions, alarms, and operating ... Production performance metric monitoring & live production process optimization * Real-time ...

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... control room. This position monitors field equipment, production conditions, alarms, and operating ... Production performance metric monitoring & live production process optimization * Real-time ...

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Process operating background a plus * Power Plant Control Center experience a plus * Understanding of power generation a plus * Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Process Operator

La Porte, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Process Operator Location: La Porte, Texas Job Summary The Process Operator is responsible for ... Work is primarily conducted outside the control room in an industrial setting. * Exposure to ...

Operator Control Room

Houston, TX · On-site

$33 - $37/hr

Properly operate all the process equipment included in the plant and centralized control system ... proper operating principles * Previous experience in a control room or plant operations role ...

Process Operator

Crosby, TX

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

The Process Operator supports production operations, quality control activities, material handling, and process monitoring while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental ...

Process Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Operate, monitor, control, and adjust process equipment and operating conditions including temperatures, pressures, levels, and flow rates to ensure safe and efficient production. * Maintain detailed ...

Process Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Operate, monitor, control, and adjust process equipment and operating conditions including temperatures, pressures, levels, and flow rates to ensure safe and efficient production. * Maintain detailed ...

Process Operator

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$24.59/hr

Performing analytical checks, adjusting control systems, and manually operated equipment based on process and lab data * Determining root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment ...

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Performing analytical checks, adjusting control systems, and manually operated equipment based on process and lab data * Determining root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment ...

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Process Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

... processes What we offer: * Competitive pay * Full benefit package * 401k matching * Tuition Reimbursement Position Overview: The P rocess Operator-Regeneration for Ecoservices in Houston, TX is ...

Process Operator

Conroe, TX · On-site

$26.50/hr

Process Operator Ready to take on a new and rewarding career? PSC Group is hiring Process Operators who thrive in fast-paced, growing industries. You'll play a key role in plant operations, working ...

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How much do control room operator process operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for control room operator process operator in Houston, TX is $22.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $24.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Control Room Operator Process Operator vs Process Operator?

AspectControl Room OperatorProcess Operator
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or licenses, such as a control room operator certificationOften requires technical training or certifications related to plant operations
Work EnvironmentOperates mainly within control rooms, monitoring systems and controlsWorks directly on the plant floor, overseeing equipment and processes
Industry UsageCommonly employed in power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilitiesFound in similar industries, often overlapping with control room roles

Both roles involve monitoring and controlling industrial processes, but Control Room Operators focus on system oversight from control rooms, while Process Operators work directly on the plant floor. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Infographic showing various Control Room Operator Process Operator job openings in Houston, TX as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,986 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Control Room Operator

Houston, TX • On-site

Danos, LLC
Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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Danos rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Responsible for remotely monitoring and supporting oil and gas production operations from a centralized control room. This position monitors field equipment, production conditions, alarms, and operating parameters through SCADA and other control systems to help maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.


  • Following through on commitments, sharing openly & accurately, leaving it better than found, leaning into challenges, bolstering support or coworkers, considering implications, offering solutions, stepping up and leading, never settling for good enough, and embracing new opportunities
  • Safe and consistent, 12-hour shift operations of all Onshore central facilities and well assets, including downstream pressures
  • Controls and monitors all facility activities and communicates / dispatches urgent matters as needed.
  • Main point of contact between field personnel, management, safety, environmental, first responders, and engineering; ensuring safe, uninterrupted, and optimized business operations.
  • Production performance metric monitoring & live production process optimization
  • Real-time monitoring & dispatch of appropriate responses to field alarms while effectively evaluating & analyzing the root cause. Will require both remote capabilities and coordination of field employees to achieve
  • Coordinates responses for the Field Operations execution team, responding to inquiries, field support requirements, safety, and production upsets
  • Analyzes, interprets, and validates production variance report (PVR) of field data including downtime coding, flare venting, and fluid inventories
  • Maintains an intricate online production database
  • Builds collaborative relationships and actively engages with internal stakeholders, including Production Accounting, Engineering, Marketing and HSSE, for the purpose of analyzing daily/weekly outputs against set metrics
  • Priority based production model function and decision-making skills

  • Previous oil & gas production, lease operations, control room, or ROC experience required.
  • Experience with SCADA, HMI, or production monitoring systems.
  • Understanding of oil & gas production equipment such as separators, compressors, pumps, tanks, valves, and wellheads.
  • Ability to interpret alarms and production data and recognize abnormal operating conditions.
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Must meet conditional job offer requirements.


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