Operator - Poly Water Transfer

Position: Operator I - Poly Water Transfer
POLY PIPE OPERATOR

Job Details
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Business Unit:
Poly and Containment

Reports to:

Operations Manager
Travel Requirement:
Yes

Top Tier Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
Annual uniform allowance.
Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
Paid Training.

Job Description

Select's Poly Water Transfer Operator is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining poly pipe water transfer systems used in oilfield operations such as hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and production support. This position requires strong field awareness, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in high-risk environments with long hours, changing conditions, and physically demanding tasks.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

Lay out, drag, and position poly line across well pads, lease roads, ROWs, and rugged terrain.
Perform fusion processes (butt fusion/electrofusion) following manufacturer guidelines and oilfield QA standards.
Install check valves, elbows, T-fittings, and manifolds as per engineered water transfer plans.
Remove, drain, and recover pipe safely after job completion.
Assist in the setup of diesel pumps, electric pumps, transfer manifolds, filtration units, and frac tanks.
Prime pumps, monitor suction/discharge pressures, and maintain stable operational flow for frac or drilling operations.
Conduct routine pump checks (fuel, oil, filters, vibration, noise, pressure).
Troubleshoot leaks, pressure drops, airlocks, or pump malfunctions.
Perform continuous or scheduled patrols of poly lines during pumping operations.
Identify leaks, ruptures, environmental hazards, wildlife interference, or potential line failures.
Document pressure trends, pump hours, volume data, and environmental observations.
Communicate issues immediately to the water transfer supervisor or company man.
Load, unload, and transport pipe, pumps, fittings, generators, and tools using trucks, ATVs, or trailers.
Conduct basic mechanical maintenance and onsite repairs.
Maintain a clean and orderly staging area and pump trailer.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

One year of experience and/or equivalent training preferred.
Possess outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Must be detail oriented due to the necessity of safety.
Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
Able to thrive in a team environment.
Experience in energy industry a plus.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

W:
Working Safe
A:
Accountability
T:
Teamwork
E:
Excellence
R:
Respect

Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to individually lift:
Maximum 50 lbs.