Operator I - Poly Pipe

Select Water Solutions, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Annual uniform allowance

Referral bonus with no cap

Paid training

Job summary

Select Water Solutions, Inc. in Odessa, TX, is seeking a Poly Pipe Operator to install, operate and maintain poly water transfer systems used in oilfield operations such as fracturing, drilling, and production support.

The role demands field awareness, strict adherence to safety standards, ability to work long hours in challenging environments, and completion of required safety trainings (DOT/OSHA) with on-site teamwork and reliable equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, drag, and position poly line across well pads, lease roads, ROWs, and rugged terrain for poly water transfer operations.
• Loads and unloads poly pipe, field materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for safe transport.
• Fuses various sizes of poly pipe together.
• Install check valves, elbows, T-fittings, and manifolds as per engineered water transfer plans.
• Operates poly pipe spool trailer in a safe manner.
• Remove, drain, and recover pipe safely after job completion.
• Assist in the setup of diesel pumps, electric pumps, transfer manifolds, filtration units, and frac tanks.
• Prime pumps, monitor suction/discharge pressures, and maintain stable operational flow for frac or drilling operations.
• Conduct routine pump checks (fuel, oil, filters, vibration, noise, pressure).
• Troubleshoot leaks, pressure drops, airlocks, or pump malfunctions.
• Perform continuous or scheduled patrols of poly lines during pumping operations.
• Identify leaks, ruptures, environmental hazards, wildlife interference, or potential line failures.
• Document pressure trends, pump hours, volume data, and environmental observations.
• Communicate issues immediately to the water transfer supervisor or company man.
• Load, unload, and transport pipe, pumps, fittings, generators, and tools using trucks, ATVs, or trailers.
• Conduct basic mechanical maintenance and onsite repairs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly staging area and pump trailer.
• Assists in containment and spill clean ups.
• Communicates with other workers, using signals, radios, and telephones.
• Uses common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Drives trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel and perform job task.
• Attends and successfully completes training as directed for DOT, OSHA and safety.

Job description

POLY PIPE OPERATOR

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Business Unit: Poly and Containment

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: Yes

Top Tier Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

Job Description

Select’s Poly Water Transfer Operator is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining poly pipe water transfer systems used in oilfield operations such as hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and production support. This position requires strong field awareness, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in high-risk environments with long hours, changing conditions, and physically demanding tasks.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Lay out, drag, and position poly line across well pads, lease roads, ROWs, and rugged terrain for poly water transfer operations.
• Loads and unloads poly pipe, field materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for safe transport.
• Fuses various sizes of poly pipe together.
• Install check valves, elbows, T-fittings, and manifolds as per engineered water transfer plans.
• Operates poly pipe spool trailer in a safe manner.
• Remove, drain, and recover pipe safely after job completion.
• Assist in the setup of diesel pumps, electric pumps, transfer manifolds, filtration units, and frac tanks.
• Prime pumps, monitor suction/discharge pressures, and maintain stable operational flow for frac or drilling operations.
• Conduct routine pump checks (fuel, oil, filters, vibration, noise, pressure).
• Troubleshoot leaks, pressure drops, airlocks, or pump malfunctions.
• Perform continuous or scheduled patrols of poly lines during pumping operations.
• Identify leaks, ruptures, environmental hazards, wildlife interference, or potential line failures.
• Document pressure trends, pump hours, volume data, and environmental observations.
• Communicate issues immediately to the water transfer supervisor or company man.
• Load, unload, and transport pipe, pumps, fittings, generators, and tools using trucks, ATVs, or trailers.
• Conduct basic mechanical maintenance and onsite repairs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly staging area and pump trailer.
• Assists in containment and spill clean ups.
• Communicates with other workers, using signals, radios, and telephones.
• Uses common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Drives trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel and perform job task.
• Attends and successfully completes training as directed for DOT, OSHA and safety.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions from supervisor or other company personnel.
• Willingness and ability to work in all types of weather and conditions.
• Must be physically capable of carrying out duties safely and with no difficulty.
• Must be able to work variable schedules/shifts and long hours.
• Must be able to work out of town.
• Basic knowledge of oilfield services preferred.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

• W: Working Safe
• A: Accountability
• T: Teamwork
• E: Excellence
• R: Respect

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive and, like all roles within our organization, requires strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations. A strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment is essential, and this role may be subject to regular safety training and assessments.