Facility Operator, Fresh Water

Summary of Position:

The Fresh Water Operator is responsible for assisting in the operation of Ponds, water wells, and equipment, as well as conducting daily inspections and checking freshwater stations to ensure everything is functioning correctly. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping receipt paper stocked for drivers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the position's duties but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

As a Fresh Water Facility Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting daily facility checks.

• Performing daily facility/operation reports.

• Checking wells daily, sometimes more than once a day.

• Inspecting pond liner and structural integrity of berm.

• Ensure the fence around ponds is in good condition to keep wildlife out.

• Conducting daily inspection of equipment and facility operating functions.

• Ensuring compliance with HSE policies and freshwater requirements.

• Checking pond straps daily.

• Maintaining up-to-date meter readings and compiling information into daily reports.

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

• Monitoring water levels at sites to ensure ponds are within their operating parameters.

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance daily.

• Keeping track of well pressures and well volumes.

• The use of personal protection equipment (PPE).

• Reporting safety/environmental issues to management.

• Understanding and adhering to all Safety and Environmental rules and regulations. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

• A valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record is .

• At least 2+ years of experience working on saltwater disposal sites is .

• Must live within a 60-mile radius of the designated field to take the company Vehicle home.

• Company-paid housing will be provided during your working shift. 

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a field environment.

• May be subject to environments that are extreme in nature, such as heat, cold, etc.

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

• Standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Walking on uneven and vegetated terrain.

• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type:

• This is a full-time position.

• 10/4 Schedule

• Day shift

• 10–12-hour shifts

• Occasional call-outs at night 

Position Location:

• West Texas (Northern Delaware Basin)

• Kermit, TX

• Orla, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• If eligible, company-paid housing will be provided during working shifts

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage

• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)

• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid

• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid

• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match

• And many other benefits not listed here