Operations Monitoring Technician - Night Shift

About the role

Our client is a well-established energy company with a long history of successful oil and gas exploration and production throughout the Mid-Continent region. They are committed to investing in technology, operational excellence, and employee development while providing opportunities for long-term career growth. We are seeking an Entry-Level Operations Monitoring Technician to support overnight drilling and field operations from a centralized operations center. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a technical background who enjoys analyzing data, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced operational environment. You'll monitor real-time operational activity, identify potential issues, communicate with field personnel, and document important events to help ensure safe and efficient operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in the energy industry, with a clear path into operations, field support, or technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor drilling and production operations using real-time monitoring systems and operational dashboards.
• Review equipment performance, operational data, and system alerts to identify unusual trends or potential issues.
• Escalate operational concerns to field personnel, supervisors, or other stakeholders following established procedures.
• Maintain detailed shift logs documenting events, communications, and operational activity.
• Prepare thorough shift handoff reports for incoming operations personnel.
• Analyze operational information to identify inconsistencies or performance trends.
• Verify the accuracy of operational data entered into company systems.
• Communicate with field teams to obtain updates and confirm operating conditions.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by gathering and organizing operational data.
• Track equipment status, well activity, downtime, and other key operational metrics.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Develop knowledge of drilling operations, field equipment, and industry terminology.
• Assist with additional operational reporting and data analysis projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or another technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize trends, anomalies, and inconsistencies within operational data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently during a 12-hour overnight shift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software systems and monitoring platforms.
• Ability to follow established procedures while making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in oil and gas, manufacturing, industrial operations, control rooms, or operations monitoring is a plus but not required.
• Eagerness to learn drilling operations and grow into more advanced operational roles.

Pay & Schedule

• $25–$30 per hour
• Full-time, onsite
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Night Shift)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)