Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech

RWDY Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

½-ton truck

Starlink Mobile 50GB

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech in Midland, TX, to oversee water-transfer operations in the field, including rig-up/rig-down and coordination with contractors. This 100% field-based role supports construction, drilling and completions with 2–5 years of related experience.

Expect a safety-focused role with hands-on water-transfer systems, hoses, and pond-to-pond transfers.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant water-transfer/field operations experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of field water-transfer systems, hoses, poly pipe.
• Experience supervising contractors and ensuring safety practices.
• Ability to oversee rig-up/rig-down and frac-pad operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight of water-transfer operations from sources to receiver sites.
• Oversee rig-up and rig-down activities for water-transfer operations.
• Support water-transfer activities at frac pads, construction, drilling, and completions.
• Supervise field water lines, hose, poly pipe, connections and pumps.
• Verify contractor compliance with safety programs and procedures.
• Coordinate with site personnel to ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Monitor systems for leaks and readiness for third-party sales.

Skills

Field oversight

Water-transfer operations

Rig-up/Rig-down supervision

Contractor oversight

Safety compliance

Tools

Pumps and hoses

Water transfer equipment

Job description

Job Title

Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech

Compensation

Level II – $65.00/hr
Level III – $70.00/hr
Level will be determined based on relevant experience.

Location

Midland, TX

Schedule

Initial Schedule: 5/2, Monday–Friday, 8-hour days
Future Schedule: 8/6, 10-hour days, Thursday pivot day
40 hours/week with OT upon approval

Allowances

½-ton truck — truck and tools provided by agency
Starlink Mobile 50GB — base plan only

Contract Duration

One year with possible extension

A&D Classification

Safety Sensitive

Scope

The Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech is a 100% field-based position providing ExxonMobil oversight of water-transfer operations supporting construction, drilling, completions, and other field activities. The position requires 2–5 years of relevant water-transfer/field operations experience, with Level II or Level III determined based on the candidate's experience.
This role requires hands-on knowledge of field-based water-transfer systems, water lines, hose and poly systems, pond-to-pond transfers, frac-pad operations, and rig-up/rig-down activities. The Water Transfer Tech will provide direct field oversight of contractors, ensuring crews are using the proper tools, equipment, procedures, and safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight of water-transfer operations from supply-water pipelines, ponds, and other water sources to receiver sites.
• Attend and oversee rig-up and rig-down (RU/RD) activities for water-transfer operations.
• Support water-transfer activities associated with frac pads, construction, drilling, and completions.
• Work with and oversee field water lines, hose, poly pipe, connections, pumps, and associated water-transfer equipment.
• Support pond-to-pond and supply-to-receiver-site water transfers.
• Bird-dog contractors in the field, providing active oversight of contractor activities and work execution.
• Verify contractors are using the correct tools and equipment and following established procedures and standards.
• Support and perform verification and validation of contractor compliance with ExxonMobil safety-program expectations, including PSMS and WMS requirements.
• Serve as the Water Management/Water Transfer representative at receiver sites.
• Monitor water-transfer systems and check lines, connections, equipment, and transfer points for leaks.
• Verify setup readiness for third-party sales activities.
• Verify connections, equipment, metering, and overall system readiness and integrity.
• Support diesel-extract activities as required.
• Maintain a strong field presence and coordinate with contractors and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• No EFT/Open Ticket responsibilities.

Experience Requirements

2–5 years of relevant experience is required/ideal, with direct water-transfer experience strongly desired. Candidates should have practical field experience with water-transfer operations, including rig-ups/rig-downs, frac pads, water lines, hose/poly systems, pond-to-pond transfers, contractor oversight, and safe equipment/tool usage.