Operations Manager - Water Transfer

PRC Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PRC Resources is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Water Transfer to oversee daily field and business functions in the Texas oilfield sector. You will lead 50–60 field technicians and supervisors, manage scheduling, safety compliance, HR duties, and client relations to ensure efficient operations and strong profitability.

The role requires hands-on leadership, budget oversight, and the ability to drive operational efficiency and growth across multiple field locations, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in oilfield water transfer operations.
• Proven track record in managing 50–60 field employees.
• Experience with P&L, budgeting, ticketing, client billing, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 50–60 field technicians, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Manage workforce productivity, scheduling, crew logistics, and shift rotations.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, personnel matters, and field accountability.
• Direct hiring, HR duties including recruiting, evaluations, and terminations.
• Direct daily oilfield water transfer operations and field projects.
• Drive operational efficiency and business growth to meet goals.
• Serve as primary client contact and ensure seamless execution of operations.
• Maintain full P&L accountability and oversee regional costs.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and project costs.
• Oversee client billing, job costing, and expense management.
• Champion safety-first culture and enforce HSE policies and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Scheduling

P&L management

Safety compliance

Hiring

Communication

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager - Water Transfer with a strong background in oilfield Water Transfer operations to oversee daily field and business functions. This role will lead 50–60 employees, managing workforce productivity, scheduling, safety compliance, hiring, and personnel matters.

Responsibilities also include overseeing billing, budgeting, P&L, and operational costs. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can effectively delegate, make sound decisions, and independently drive operational efficiency and business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and direct a crew of 50–60 field technicians, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Manage workforce productivity, high-volume scheduling, crew logistics, and shift rotations to ensure continuous field coverage.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance tracking, personnel matters, and field accountability.
• Manage full lifecycle hiring and HR duties, including recruiting, hiring, performance evaluations, and terminations.
• Direct daily oilfield water transfer operations and field projects, ensuring optimal equipment utilization, execution, and job performance.
• Independently drive operational efficiency, field productivity, and business growth to meet or exceed company and client goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless execution and rapid resolution of operational challenges.
• Maintain full P&L accountability and oversee operational costs for regional water transfer operations.
• Prepare, track, and manage annual operational budgets and project costs.
• Oversee accurate client billing, ticketing processes, job costing, and expense management to ensure healthy profit margins.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safety compliance across all field locations.
• Enforce compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA standards, and state/federal regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct regular site audits, safety meetings, and incident investigations to maintain an exceptional safety record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in oilfield water transfer operations, including extensive knowledge of high-volume water transfer equipment, pumps, layflat hose systems, and manifold setups.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling crews of 50–60 field employees.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgeting, ticketing, client billing, and controlling operational costs.
• Strong leadership ability to effectively delegate, make sound decisions, and work independently.
• Exceptional workforce scheduling, time management, and accountability enforcement capabilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead crews effectively and represent the company to corporate clients.
• In-depth knowledge of oilfield HSE regulations and a proven history of maintaining safety compliance in high-risk environments.