SWD Operator I

About the Role

The Saltwater Disposal Operator is responsible for the overall daily operation, movement, and maintenance of a saltwater pipeline and saltwater disposal facilities, as well as all related equipment. This position includes mentorship to facilitate learning.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational checks of saltwater disposal wells and gathering systems.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits daily reports documenting fluid volumes, well conditions, and maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance to pipeline, pumps, tanks, vessels, filter cannisters, and related equipment.
• Monitors daily inlet and injection data to ensure continuity of disposal service.
• Coordinates and oversees the offloading of saltwater into disposal facilities, ensuring no hazardous materials are put into the disposal wells.
• Ensures facility upkeep (pressure washing, fences, signs, weeds, trash, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Action oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Nimble learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test, if applicable to route/location.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Housing within 50 miles of the assigned area of operation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform fine manipulations with hands and fingers.
• Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to one-arm carry up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Regular bending, crouching, pulling, and kneeling to check equipment and gauges.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently to move or manipulate objects.
• Ability to work significant amounts of time as required in completing job responsibilities.
• Working environment includes exposure to extremely loud noises in the field, hazardous chemicals, and hydrocarbons that may be under extreme pressure for which appropriate safety measures are required.