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# Computer Operator

- **Company:** Katalyst Talent Agency
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Digital Data, Issue Tracking Systems, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/computer-operator-katalyst-data-management-10478362

## About the Role

* Safety first mentality.
 * Oral and written communication proficiency.
 * Basic understanding of subsurface media types and formats.
 * Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Co-operates within the group and across groups with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
 * Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness. Shows concern for all aspects of the job and follows up on work outputs.
 * Takes personal responsibility for job performance and adheres to commitments

Required Education and Experience

 * High-school diploma or equivalent.
 * At least three (3) years working in the E&P industry or related computer science experience.
 * Knowledge of E&P Data Management requirements and expectations.
 * Knowledge of SEG formats and media types.

## Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate transcription of E&P data from various media types to digital storage, as well as the outputting of digital data to other media types. The Computer Operator requires a basic knowledge of subsurface data and media formats along with the ability to understand and comply with the individual requirements of each client and project., * Ensure daily goals, as set by supervisor and team lead, are met.

 * Distinguish between various data formats and media types in order to format/convert subsurface data.
 * Transcribe data using various media, drives and software.
 * QC subsurface data against media labels and indexed information.
 * Initiate communication with computer operator, team lead to report and solve problems related to data or jobs.
 * Provide client services support by outputting data to specified media in specified format and labeling media according to job requirements.
 * Update the Work Management Tool with comments and billing information for each job.
 * Use tape cleaning devices to clean tapes (9-tracks) prior to reading.
 * Report hardware or tape issues to group via rt ticket system email.