SWD Operator
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
Job Description
The SWD Operator is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and communicating the daily operations of Water Solutions facilities and pipelines. This position travels to multiple salt water disposal (SWD) sites to ensure optimal functionality of pumps and other equipment, and to capture and report on relevant data. In addition, the SWD Operator troubleshoots and makes minor repairs. Overall, the SWD Operator is a key owner in ensuring fully operational SWD pipelines and equipment with minimal downtime.
Duties & Responsibilities- Must work safely at all times.
- Perform accurate timekeeping in HR management system and submit on time per payroll deadlines.
- Monitor and communicate with the Manager daily, via electronic mail and verbal reporting, on system conditions, high priority system operations issues, and other pertinent information.
- Proactively assess and relay replacement parts and equipment necessary for facilities, to minimize down time in the case of emergency repairs or required maintenance.
- Identify and promptly communicate issues which require escalation or could cause interruption to facility operations.
- Generate daily reports for each facility, tracking incoming and outgoing volumes and oil sales.
- Audit facilities and troubleshoot issues as needed, keeping facilities safe, efficient and fully operational.
- Coordinate with Operations team for maintenance of injection wells.
- Record well PSIs daily.
- Clean/replace bag filters daily or as needed.
- Make rounds to multiple facilities daily, ensuring proper operations of truck offloads and disposal equipment.
- Coordinate and assist with field equipment repairs.
- Report and lead cleanup and repair of leaks or spills.
- Comply with government agency rules, regulations and laws.
- Adhere to all Company and Water Solutions policies.
- Comply with OSHA requirements and follow all customer and NGL Water Solutions safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
- Work continuously to maximize oil recovery and subsequent sales.
- Evaluate and log process conditions and components.
- Troubleshoot equipment and recommend modifications to address changing volumes.
- Report and discuss safety concerns immediately with management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to meet and maintain Company requirements for driving positions.
- Wide range of oilfield operations knowledge, including pipelines, pumps, and salt water disposal facilities is required.
- Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills and the ability to make minor repairs.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Critical thinking skills, including the ability to compile, assess and synthesize data.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to learn software and technical tools quickly.
- Efficiency and accuracy in data entry.
- Organizational skills.
- High initiative with ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to work overtime as necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
- Must be committed to working safely at all times.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
- 4 years of experience working in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
- High school diploma / GED is preferred.
There is frequent travel to SWD locations within an assigned region. Out of town travel is limited. Requires the ability to travel to a variety of field locations, where environment may vary significantly, within a geographic region.
Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must frequently position, transport and/or move up to 50 or more pounds.
- While performing the…
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