Company & Culture
Ensign Natural Resources is a growth orientated independent E&P company scaling through strategic asset acquisitions and disciplined development. The company is entering its second iteration following the successful divestiture of its prior assets in late 2022. Ensign's operating philosophy centers on capital discipline, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by a management team with over 20 years of experience in the acquisition, development, and exploration of unconventional resources.
At Ensign, attitudes and behaviors that support our culture matter. Employees are expected to foster a culture of personal responsibility, courage and good judgement while pursuing excellence in all efforts through passion, determination, and continuous improvement.
At Ensign, attitudes and behaviors that support our culture matter. Employees are expected to foster a culture of personal responsibility, courage and good judgement while pursuing excellence in all efforts through passion, determination, and continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
• Field Coordination & Surveillance: Serve as the central point of contact for field staff; direct daily priorities, dispatch technicians, and coordinate responses to minimize downtime and safety risks. Continuously monitor SCADA and automation systems for real-time data from wells, gathering systems, compressors, and facilities; quickly identify alarms and abnormal conditions.
• System Control & Optimization: Remotely start/stop equipment, adjust setpoints, optimize artificial lift and pressures, and support bringing new wells/facilities online.
• Emergency Response & Reporting: Manage incident response and emergency shutdowns; maintain accurate shift logs, production reports, and communicate critical information to supervisors and teams
• Field Coordination & Dispatch: Identify service needs and dispatch providers (water/oil transports, I&E personnel); manage emergency call line and assist field operations, engineering, and management during incidents or emergencies.
• Remote Operations & Optimization: Monitor alarms, ignition issues, and system performance; remotely reset or shut down wells, adjust choke settings, gas injection rates, and POD pressures; manage scheduled downtime events and notify operators accordingly.
• Reporting & Administration: Maintain daily reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and support development of improved operating procedures.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly follow all HSE policies, use proper PPE, exercise stop-work authority, report incidents/near misses promptly, and ensure full compliance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
Education, Experience & Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant operator experience such as lease operator, well tech or I/E, field services, SCADA technician experience (position level will be determined based on candidate’s experience and proven competency level):
o Level I requires 2+ years
o Level II requires 5+ years
o Level III requires 8+ years
• Must pass PHSMA operator qualification every 3 years
• Knowledge of water meters and well head control
• Knowledge of SCADA equipment and databases
• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Strong ability to understand and adhere to processes
• Must be able to promote cooperation and work effectively as part of a team
Required Competencies
• Safety Commitment: Dedicated to following safety policies, site-specific plans, and regulatory requirements, with the confidence to exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe or outside procedure.
• Technical & Control Room Expertise: Experienced Oil & Gas Control Room professional with advanced knowledge of SCADA, DCS, RTU/PLC, HMI, and automation systems; skilled in real-time monitoring, remote well control, artificial lift optimization, alarm management, and troubleshooting of gathering systems, compressors, and production equipment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with the ability to see the big picture and drive effective actions.
• Collaborative & Adaptive Mindset: High-energy team player with agility and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 control room environment; works effectively across field operations, I&E, and management teams.
• Professional Attributes: Driven continuous improvement mindset with strong work ethic, personal integrity, and a proven track record of successful outcomes and team success.
Physical Requirements
• May be required to travel to field locations
• Required to work overtime, as needed
• Able to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
• Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold
• Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles and moderate to loud noise, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE
• Must be able to work in a traditional office setting
We Offer
Ensign offers competitive salary, cash bonus, and equity plans as well as a comprehensive benefit package including medical/dental/vision plans, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with contribution matching up to 6% with 100% immediate vesting, paid vacation, sick time, and much more.