Deepwater Control Room Operator

Pioneer Production Services, Inc.

Deepwater Control Room Operator

Location: Offshore Deepwater Facility / Gulf of Mexico
Schedule: Rotational -14/14

Company Overview:

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company founded in 2010 that provides specialized personnel to the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including production operations, mechanical and electrical work, crane operations, marine rigging, dispatching, and maintenance. Its headquarters are in Lockport, LA, and it operates across North America. 

Job Summary

The Deepwater Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling offshore production systems from the central control room on a deepwater facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations by monitoring process conditions, responding to alarms, coordinating with field personnel, and supporting production optimization. The operator plays a key role in daily operations, start-up and shutdown activities, troubleshooting, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate production systems through DCS, SCADA, and ESD systems.
• Maintain safe and efficient oil, gas, water handling, compression, and utility operations.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and equipment performance.
• Respond to alarms and process upsets and coordinate with offshore operations personnel.
• Support well startups, shut-ins, routing changes, and production adjustments.
• Complete shift logs, production reports, and operational handovers.
• Participate in emergency response and follow all company safety and environmental procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting and operational support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of offshore oil and gas operations experience.
• Deepwater offshore experience preferred.
• Experience with DCS/SCADA and emergency shutdown systems.
• Strong knowledge of offshore production and compression systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and follow operating procedures.
• Current offshore certifications such as TWIC and HUET preferred.

Key Skills

• Deepwater operations
• DCS / SCADA
• Alarm management
• Production troubleshooting
• Emergency response
• Shift reporting
• Safety compliance

Competitive Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation pay for eligible employees

**Equal Opportunity Employer