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Danos, LLC

Control Room Operator

Houston, TX

The Control Room Operator ensures the safe and efficient operation of processes, systems, and associated equipment, and will identify if production shutdown is necessary when unsafe conditions are ...

Danos, LLC

Control Room Operator

Houston, TX

The Control Room Operator ensures the safe and efficient operation of processes, systems, and associated equipment, and will identify if production shutdown is necessary when unsafe conditions are ...

Danos, LLC

Control Room Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

The Control Room Operator ensures the safe and efficient operation of processes, systems, and associated equipment, and will identify if production shutdown is necessary when unsafe conditions are ...

JSM & ASSOC LLC

Control Room Operator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$21/hr

The Control Room Operator is a coordination support role that assists in maintaining the airport's Baggage Handling Systems (BHS). Compensation: * Full Time * Weekly Pay * Hourly Rate: Starting at ...

MacLellan

Control Room Operator

Jeffersonville, OH · On-site

As the Control Room Operator, you are part of Best People . You play a critical role in supporting facility and maintenance operations by coordinating work orders, scheduling resources, and ensuring ...

JSM & ASSOC LLC

Control Room Operator

Hebron, KY · On-site

$25/hr

The Control Room Operator is a coordination support role that assists in maintaining the airport's Baggage Handling Systems (BHS). Compensation: * Full Time * Weekly Pay * Hourly Rate: Starting at ...

Salt River Project

Control Room Operator

Glendale, AZ · On-site

Previous experience as an power generation plant control room operator or control room operator trainee is highly preferred. Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) duties are: Satisfactory completion of ...

Capital Power

Control Room Operator

Arlington, AZ

$58/hr

Reporting to the Operations Manager, as the Control Room Operator, you will work as the lead of a three-person team on a 12-hour rotating shift, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level control room operator in the United States is $23.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Control Room Operator vs Control Room Technician?

AspectEntry Level Control Room OperatorControl Room Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, technical certification or associate's degree
Work EnvironmentControl rooms in power plants, manufacturing, or utilitiesSimilar control room settings, often with more technical tasks
Employer & IndustryUtilities, manufacturing, energy sectorsUtilities, industrial plants, energy facilities
Job FocusMonitoring systems, basic operations, reportingMaintaining equipment, troubleshooting, technical adjustments

While both roles operate within control rooms in similar industries, Entry Level Control Room Operators focus on monitoring and basic operations, often with minimal technical tasks. Control Room Technicians typically perform more technical maintenance and troubleshooting, requiring additional certifications or technical training. Both roles are essential for safe and efficient plant operations, but they differ in technical complexity and responsibilities.

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Lease Operator I - Control Room

Lease Operator I - Control Room

Range Resources

Washington, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Summary: An entry-level Control Room Operator position where the primary responsibility is to monitor the functionality of mid-stream equipment and compressors for the purpose of detecting active and potential malfunctions and equipment failures. The Control Room Operator ensures the safe and efficient operation of processes, systems and associated equipment, and will be able to identify if production shutdown is necessary, where unsafe conditions are identified. A Control Room Operator I will begin to gain the basic understanding of overall field and pipeline operations and how all functions and processes interact. The Control Room is a 24 hour operation where incumbents will be required to work 12 hour shifts, rotating night shift and day shift every two weeks based on a predetermined work schedule.

Responsibilities:

Monitors producing wells/pads, compressor stations, the gas plant and sales lines from a central control room located at the field office. Monitoring is done from a computer console with multiple screens, ties to our SCADA system. Parameters that are monitored include: producing rate, flowing pressure and temperature, gas plant and gas sales lines including BTU values, flow rates, pressures, temperatures and fuel usage.
Notifies field (RRC Lease Operators) or mid-stream (Compressor Operator) personnel of the problem and has them rectify it. If additional manpower is required to resolve the problem, the Control Room Operator may coordinate mobilizing the needed manpower.
Serves as command post for coordinating movement of responders in emergency situations, at least until a temporary Incident Command Center can be set up.
Continually monitor a wide range of data and make calls and adjustments as required.
Acquire a basic understanding of overall field and pipeline operations and how all interact. Participate in field training (1 week mandatory within first 60 days of employment) to continually gain this knowledge. Continually gain experience and exposure to field operations by visiting the field frequently throughout the year.
Begin to recognize pressure differences that develop between wells, compressors, plant and sales points as well as identify the geographic locations of the same.
Begin to identify wells and their respective compressor systems. Identify compressor rates, inlets/discharge pressures for accuracy or inaccuracies and explain the measures for corrective actions.
Independently navigate Cygnet and utilize trending to assist with troubleshooting.
Possess the necessary communication skills that enable operators to successfully communicate between all groups. This includes fielding incoming and outgoing calls that provide accurate, current-status information to those groups.
Independently compile and submit all reports that are required within the daily operations of the Control Room.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Being courteous, cooperative, and helpful are conditions of employment with Range. Additionally, each item listed below is an essential function of this position.

Regular and timely attendance
Deal professionally and respectfully with coworkers, management and others
Read, comprehend and follow applicable policies, procedures and directions
Work with others as part of a team to ensure efficient operations and enhanced productivity
Safeguard confidential information and disclose only to those in "need-to-know" positions
Safeguard and enhance Range's assets and business interests
Consistently perform all job duties at an acceptable level

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