The ROC Engineer leads the design, build-out, and day-to-day operation of a centralized remote monitoring hub supporting all drilling and completions activities across the Southwest Business Unit asset base. This is a role requiring a seasoned upstream professional who can translate field expertise into a real-time, technology-driven operations environment. The ROC Engineer owns the center's strategic vision, establishes escalation workflows, and serves as the primary liaison between the ROC, field operations, and engineering.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESROC Build-Out & Infrastructure- Lead facility design and build-out, including layout, hardware, communication systems, and data integration architecture.
- Partner with IT and data engineering to establish real-time feeds from drilling rigs and completions operations into centralized dashboards (WITSML, Pason EDR, WellView, or equivalent).
- Select and onboard vendors for monitoring software, hardware, and support services; develop all SOPs and escalation protocols prior to go-live.
Team Recruitment- Develop a staffing model with 24/7 rotating shift and lead full-cycle hiring for all ROC roles.
- Build and deliver onboarding and training programs covering wellbore monitoring, alarm response, escalation procedures, and cross-department communication.
Real-Time Monitoring & Alarm Management- Oversee 24/7 monitoring of all active drilling and completions operations, including wellbore trajectory, ECD, pore pressure, surface parameters, and completion diagnostics.
- Ensure prompt identification and escalation of drilling hazards, mechanical failures, wellbore integrity issues, and safety-critical events to field personnel and engineering.
- Manage field camera surveillance systems for HSE compliance, security, and remote workflow verification across well sites and central tank batteries.
- Coordinate with drilling engineers, geologists, and completions engineers to deliver real-time, data-driven operational support.
Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response- Champion a safety-first culture within the ROC; ensure all personnel are trained to identify and escalate well control situations, H2S events, and pressure anomalies.
- Maintain emergency response readiness, serving as a coordination hub during well control events or other critical incidents in alignment with the company's Incident Command System (ICS).
- Ensure ROC operations comply with all applicable federal, state, and company HSE standards.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in upstream oil and gas drilling and/or completions operations.
- Prior experience in a Remote Operations Center, Integrated Operations Center (IOC), or real-time monitoring environment strongly preferred.
- Experience managing greenfield operational build-outs preferred.
Technical Skills- Deep understanding of drilling fundamentals: wellbore hydraulics, well control, directional drilling, and casing/cementing operations.
- Hands-on experience with real-time drilling and completions data platforms (WITSML, Pason EDR, WellView).
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, or similar).
- IWCF or IADC Well Control certification preferred.
Leadership & Communication- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic 24/7 operational environment.
- Strong decision-making capability under pressure with a calm, methodical approach to incident escalation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across field, engineering, and executive audiences.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
