SWD Operator- New Mexico

Join our team at Goodnight Midstream! We are committed to developing long-term careers, not just filling positions. If you value competitive compensation, hands-on work, advancement opportunities, and a company invested in your success, this may be your next step forward.

Pay & Career Growth

Our Operator I position base pay starts at $89,000. We provide a structured career progression based on skills, experience, and performance with advancement available to Operator II and Operator III roles.

Schedule

Operators work two-week hitches (14 consecutive days), with 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM. When you’re off-shift during your hitch, you’re free to eat, sleep, relax, and handle your personal time, just be ready to respond quickly if an issue comes up. Overtime may be required.

Location

This role is based in the Southeast region of New Mexico. Free housing is provided for Operators that choose to stay on site during their hitch.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Full coverage for you and your family
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Security you can count on
• Short & Long-Term Disability – 100% company-paid
• 401(k) with Company Match – Your future matters, invest in it now
• Paid Holidays & Sick Leave – Work-life balance built in
• Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments
• Company-Paid PPE – Safety is a priority!
• Free Housing + Food Allowance – For eligible positions
• Performance Bonus Eligibility – Rewarding operational excellence and dedication
• Financial Wellness & Mental Health Resources – Because taking care of your mind and your money isn’t optional, it’s essential. We provide trusted tools and support to help you stay grounded, confident, and prepared in every part of life.

Responsibilities

• Every morning will begin reviewing SCADA / Palantir checking alarms and doing reports.
• Travel between multiple sites, performing routine visits and visual inspections of pipelines, equipment, and overall site conditions to ensure everything is running safely and smoothly.
• Monitor pressures, flow rates, and key data, while also performing critical pipeline operations such as valve inspections, block valve maintenance, leak checks, transfer pump operation, utility and pipeline locates, OneCall responses, and overseeing safe excavation work.
• Perform hands-on mechanical work to tackle minor repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Act as the on-site company representative—watching over Hydrovac crews, checking backfilling work, helping subcontractors, and giving management clear updates.
• Support repairs, troubleshooting, and operations across all assigned sites.
• Record operational data, complete monthly NORM, SPCC, and site inspections, and enter everything into the work order system to keep us in compliance and support overall operator excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Pumper (prior directly related industry experience will be considered); Minimum of 1 year of Operator experience preferred.
• High priority on safety, including lock out, tag out, proper use of PPE, and safe lifting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge and experience with computer systems and mobile devices.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules, and after-hour callouts.

Skills

• Organized, dependable, and a team player.
• Strong customer service and hospitality skills.
• Attention to detail with a high sense of urgency.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to exercise good judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism when interacting with peers, customers, and vendors.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on, physical role that takes place outdoors in all weather conditions—including winds, cold snaps, and hot summers. You’ll be around industrial equipment daily and need to be comfortable climbing ladders and stairs, crawling, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling as part of normal tasks. The job also involves regularly lifting up to 25 lbs (and occasionally up to 50 lbs), walking long distances, and entering confined spaces. You’ll be in a company vehicle about 70% of the time.

Along with field work, you’ll use computers, monitor screens, and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Flexibility is key: shifts can include early mornings, late nights, and after-hour callouts. You must be comfortable working around high-pressure pipelines, hazardous chemicals, flammable products, high noise levels, and challenging driving conditions.

About The Organization

Goodnight Midstream provides trusted oilfield water management to oil and gas producers. The Company owns and operates an extensive network of water gathering pipelines and saltwater disposal wells focused on gathering and disposing of produced saltwater for its customers. Goodnight's Midstream approach minimizes environmental impact and improves health and safety while lowering lease operating expense and improving reliability for its customers. The Company is supported by a team of highly experienced engineers and operating professionals. Goodnight Midstream operates in the most active basins in the United States with significant positions in the Permian Basin and the Bakken Formation as well as an expanding footprint in the Eagle Ford Shale.

For more information, please visit www.goodnightmidstream.com.