Matthew Roberson
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
Knowledgeable Control Room and Gas Plant Operator experienced in startup, commissioning and operation of oil and gas plants and mechanical gas compression systems. Monitors and operates SCADA control systems and individual units. Well-organized, responsive and flexible in approach. Looking to work with a company that takes safety and environmental awareness as a company wide priority. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
ConocoPhillips
Loving, New Mexico
01.2025 - Current
- Optimized Gas Lift Wells and Compressors.
- Worked with 3rd party takeaway to ensure shipping of oil, gas, and water out of facilities.
- Monitored production and notified Production Techs and Supervisors of any discrepancies.
- Worked closely with onsite operators to troubleshoot potential facility issues utilizing SCADA monitoring and alarm systems.
Control Room Operator
Marathon Oil Company
Carlsbad, New Mexico
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Optimized Gas Lift Wells and Compressors.
- Worked with 3rd party takeaway to ensure shipping of oil, gas, and water out of facilities.
- Monitored production and notified Production Techs and Supervisors of any discrepancies.
- Worked closely with onsite operators to troubleshoot potential facility issues utilizing SCADA monitoring and alarm systems.
Gas Plant Operator
Merit Energy Company
CODY, WY
07.2016 - 02.2022
- Inspected compressors, pumps, and process boilers and performed regular and preventive maintenance to keep machinery running at peak levels.
- Maintained proper chemical usage and adjusted rates per testing requirements.
- Inspected and maintained a Claus Sulfur Recovery unit.
- Monitored our CEM to and adjusted plant processes to maintain emissions with-in regulatory guidelines.
- Documented daily equipment readings, updated production information, and reported environmental quality on a daily basis.
Gas Plant Team Lead
Marathon Oil Company
CODY, WY
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Monitored and managed the day to day operation of the gas plant by communicating with plant operators and monitoring the SCADA program.
- Planned and coordinated plant maintenance, inspection schedules, and meter calibrations.
- Helped engineering in the planning of Plant Turnarounds.
- Conducted quality control of all required reports for company production, environmental quality, and various state regulators.
- Helped relay communication between management and field level employees regarding concerns or company changes.
Operations Trainer
Marathon Oil Company
Cody, WY
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Created Operations manuals for various oil fields within the company for day to day operations.
- Created training manuals on a field-to-field basis to improve the quality and efficiency of new employee operations.
- Helped create equipment startup and shutdown procedures.
Gas Plant Operator
Marathon Oil Company
CODY, WY
07.2007 - 05.2013
- Inspected compressors, pumps, and process boilers and performed regular and preventive maintenance to keep machinery running at peak levels.
- Maintained proper chemical usage and adjusted rates per testing requirements.
- Inspected and maintained a Claus Sulfur Recovery unit.
- Monitored our CEM to and adjusted plant processes to maintain emissions with-in regulatory guidelines.
- Documented daily equipment readings, updated production information, and reported environmental quality on a daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meeteetse High School
Meeteetse, Wyoming05.2003
Skills
- Plant monitoring and trouble shooting
- Process Boiler Operations
- Gas Chillers and Gas Cooling equipment
- Gas Compressor monitoring
- CEM monitoring
- Sulfur Recovery unit monitoring
- Production monitoring and troubleshooting
Timeline
Control Room Operator
ConocoPhillips
01.2025 - Current
Control Room Operator
Marathon Oil Company
03.2022 - 12.2024
Gas Plant Operator
Merit Energy Company
07.2016 - 02.2022
Gas Plant Team Lead
Marathon Oil Company
06.2014 - 06.2016
Operations Trainer
Marathon Oil Company
05.2013 - 05.2014
Gas Plant Operator
Marathon Oil Company
07.2007 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Meeteetse High School