Managing Director - Water Transfer Field Operations

Keystone Clearwater Solutions; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

Health savings account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance and Acc. &

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Programs

Employee Referral Programs

Voluntary Benefits Offered

Job summary

Keystone Clearwater Solutions seeks a Managing Director of Water Transfer Field Operations to lead all water transfer activities in a designated region. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold safety and performance standards across job sites.

This role reports to the Vice President of Operations, travels frequently to regional sites, and collaborates with Sales, HSE, and HR to support recruitment, training, and account growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in oil and gas with water transfer or construction experience.
• Experience managing large field teams and project operations.
• Strong customer service and business development mindset.
• Financial oversight of project budgets, labor, and material allocation.
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER and Safeland certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations Managers, Field Supervisors, and Technicians across field functions.
• Lead water transfer setup, execution, and demobilization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor budgets, labor, and material costs; report on regional P&L performance.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure repeat business and growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, HSE, and HR to support recruitment, training, safety, and performance management.
• Ensure training and readiness for all customer job sites.
• Evaluate operational efficiencies and deploy automation and instrumentation where possible.
• Maintain accurate field documentation, job cost tracking, and invoicing accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Customer relationships

Budget oversight

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science / Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Description

We are hiring a Managing Director of Water Transfer Field Operations to lead all water transfer activities within a designated region or key operator account. This high-impact leadership role includes managing day-to-day operations, overseeing personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving safety and performance standards. The Managing Director will play a critical role in customer communication, project planning, and supporting the Company’s financial goals.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is expected to travel frequently to job sites across the region.

Department: Water Transfer

Location: Carrollton, OH

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations Managers, Field Supervisors, and Technicians across all field functions
• Lead water transfer setup, execution, and demobilization efforts
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, safety protocols, and environmental regulations
• Monitor budgets, labor, and material costs; report on regional P&L performance
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure repeat business and account growth
• Collaborate with Sales, HSE, and HR to support recruitment, training, safety, and performance management
• Ensure consistent employee training and operational readiness for all customer job sites
• Evaluate operational efficiencies, deploy automation and instrumentation solutions where possible
• Maintain accurate field documentation, job cost tracking, and invoicing accuracy
• Participate in annual strategic planning and support new market initiatives

Requirements

Required:

• 5+ years of oil and gas industry experience, with a strong background in water transfer or construction
• Knowledge of pumping systems, pipe layouts, filtration technology, and hydraulic system design
• Experience managing large field teams and project operations
• Strong customer service and business development mindset
• Financial oversight of project budgets, labor, and material allocation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER and current Safeland certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and lead by example in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience in managing P&L performance and regional business operations
• Background working with shale gas operators and managing large-scale projects
• Working knowledge of water automation and telemetry systems
• Mechanical or civil engineering knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Employee Referral Programs
• Voluntary Benefits Offered

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