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Planning for DOF technology thus led to new work roles and tasks. First,
the multiple control rooms were consolidated with data automation, which
enabled fewer manual diagnoses and provided a single point of contact. The
control room operator and field operator roles were enhanced with a rotation
planandnewpromotionalopportunities.Newtrainingandskillreviewswere
planned. The control room also could function as a collaboration center
because the production tech and production engineer would be colocated.
Many reports were automated that previously had manual steps. These
included well events, down volumes, actual versus targets, quality assurance,
well downtime alerts, action logs, well status lists, flare alerts, lockout histo-
ries, rig moves, and more. Intelligent alarming enabled the control room
supervisor and operators to focus field activity on the most value-adding
activity. This approach requires a change in the way of working, that is,
to be more proactive in diagnosing issues and looking for optimization
opportunities, which requires more in-depth knowledge of facility equip-
ment, artificial lift, etc. Production techs were taking on more to optimize
artificial lift tactically so that the production engineers could become more
strategic and work field economics.

8.4 CONCLUSION

Many companies have implemented collaborative working environ-
ments, from comprehensive, state-of-the-art centralized rooms to smaller
and less expensive venues. Each approach is a move toward a new way of
working that can help companies realize significant improvements in safety,
efficiency, and operational and economic performance. However, to cap-
ture and maximize the value from investment in DOF technology, collab-
oration and management of change are essential. Companies are
implementing new ways of working, helping to train and transition staff
from traditional roles to modern roles where people are more proactive,
engaged and collaborating in the day-to-day work of the DOF.

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