Solids Facility Operator

WaterBridge; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid housing during shifts

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions provider is seeking a full-time Solids Facility Operator in Texas. The ideal candidate will manage the operations and maintenance of landfill facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include operating equipment, diagnosing issues, and maintaining logs. The position offers company-paid housing and competitive benefits, including medical and 401(k) plans. This role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in water treatment or similar industry required.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Must live in Pecos or within a 30-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Operate facilities to manage flow and processing of solids and liquids.
• Diagnose operational issues and take corrective action.
• Maintain shift log and record meter readings.

Skills

Operational management

Problem diagnosis

Equipment monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Water treatment systems

Pumps and valves

Job description

Overview

Desert Environmental, LLC, an affiliate of WaterBridge Operating, LLC, is the employer for this position.

Summary Of Position: The Solids Facility Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill facilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The following represents most of the position's duties but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

• Operating facilities to control the flow and processing of solids and liquids.
  • Tank Bottoms (liquids and/or solids)
  • Water Based Mud
  • Produced Water or Brine Water
• Diagnosing operating problems and performing necessary corrective action during work shifts.
• Monitoring gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Observing variations in operating conditions and interpreting meter and gauge readings and testing results to determine process adjustment requirements.
• Operating valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
• Starting and stopping pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Maintaining shift log and recording meter and gauge readings.
• Collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Performing routine maintenance functions.
• Making operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Conducting all business activities in accordance with health and safety policies and legal compliance requirements.
• Reporting any issues, problems, or unsafe conditions to the attention of the supervisor, superintendent, and/or HSE.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in water treatment or a similar industry is required.
• Live in Pecos, TX, or within a 30-mile radius from Pecos, TX, required.
• Company-paid housing will be provided during your working shift.
• Live in Orla, TX, or within a 60-mile radius from Orla, TX, required.
• Company-paid housing will be provided during your working shift.

Working Conditions / Environment

• Operates in a field environment.
• May be subject to environments that are extreme in nature, such as heat, cold, etc.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
• Standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Walking on uneven and vegetated terrain; sampling activities such as hand auguring for soil sample collection.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type

• This is a full-time position.
• 14/7 (14 days on, 7 days off) Rotational Schedule
• 12-hour shifts

Position Location

• Pecos, TX and Orla, TX

Benefits

At Desert Environmental, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• If eligible, company-paid housing will be provided during working shifts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

At Desert Environmental, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We are backed by our strong core values and operational excellence to lead the evolution of energy waste management. Unlike other waste management providers, our facilities are designed to maximize sustainability and minimize the unnecessary byproducts of oil and gas operations – helping our customers operate responsibly and achieve their ESG goals. Desert Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We\'ve been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission: To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values: SAFETY, TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY + TRUST, AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION, ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS, ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.