Control Room Operator

About Us: The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint. Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets. Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety. Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Position Summary: The Control Room Operator supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations by identifying production interruptions and equipment issues early, escalating appropriately, and maintaining accurate operational records. While this role does not have formal supervisory responsibility, it is essential for maintaining situational awareness across the asset base, coordinating information between field and corporate teams, and supporting the Production Superintendent in executing operational plans.

Key Responsibilities: Lead with SafetyMake safety the foundation of all monitoring decisions and operational communications. Follow and support company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Recognize abnormal or unsafe conditions through SCADA data and notify field personnel immediately. Support Stop Work Authority by escalating safety concerns promptly and without hesitation. Ensure emergency notifications and callout procedures are executed accurately and without delay.

SCADA Monitoring and Surveillance: Continuously monitor production, equipment, and flow conditions via SCADA, dashboards, and trend data. Track wells, tank batteries, compression, gathering systems and facilities for abnormal pressures, temperatures, levels, rates, and run status. Identify deviations from expected operating conditions and investigate root causes. Perform remote operations such as starts, stops, setpoint changes, and resets within approved procedures and authority limits. Monitor tank levels and coordinate with field personnel and haulers to prevent overfills and lost production.

Alarm Management and Response: Acknowledge, prioritize, and respond to SCADA alarms according to established procedures. Distinguish between actionable alarms, nuisance alarms, and instrumentation or communication faults. Notify Lease Operators, Leads, and Supervisors of alarms requiring field response and confirm resolution. Escalate unresolved, recurring, or high-consequence alarms to the Production Superintendent and Production Supervisors as appropriate. Report suspected instrumentation, communication, or automation failures to the Automation team.

Communication and Collaboration: Communicate clearly, proactively, and respectfully with Lease Operators, Leads, Supervisors, Automation, Engineering, and corporate teams. Provide concise, accurate operational updates and status reports throughout the shift. Ensure thorough and documented shift handovers, including open alarms, ongoing issues, and pending actions. Serve as a reliable point of contact for field personnel during after-hours and weekend operations.