SWD Operator/Technician

Danos; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking a Salt Water Disposal Operator in Midland, TX to maintain daily records and perform pump and equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include cleaning filter baskets, coordinating with truck drivers, monitoring water levels and pump pressures, and ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and orderly facilities.

Qualifications

• One year of salt water disposal operation experience.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Strong initiative and self-starter attitude.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Clean SWD filter baskets on pumps and offload locations.
• Provide excellent customer service while interacting with truck drivers.
• Check loads to ensure fluid is acceptable for disposal.
• Monitor water levels to keep tanks within operating parameters.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Track pump pressures and skim oil volumes.
• Coordinate with trucking companies on saltwater deliveries.
• Ensure drivers follow safety procedures and PPE use.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Report safety and environmental issues to management.

Skills

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Mechanical troubleshooting

Math & analytical thinking

Safety & environmental practices

Initiative

Valid driver's license

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

The position of Salt Water Disposal Operator will be responsible for maintaining records for daily reports, performance maintenance on pumps and other equipment with minimal or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning out SWD filter baskets on the pumps and offload locations.
• Provide excellent customer service while interacting with truck drivers.
• Checking loads to ensure fluid is acceptable for disposal.
• Proactively monitoring water levels at site to ensure tanks are within their operating parameters.
• Daily inspection of equipment and facility operating functions.
• Perform necessary preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitoring and account for skim oil volumes removed from facility.
• Tracking pump pressures.
• Coordinate with trucking companies on delivery of saltwater.
• Monitoring drivers for proper procedures and the use of personal protection equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and saltwater disposal requirements.
• Reporting safety and environmental issues to management.

Qualifications

• Computer knowledge - proficient utilizing MS Windows environment.
• Strong initiative and self-starter.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills in a team environment.
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies.
• Understanding of business fundamentals.
• Ability to implement cost effective solutions.
• Technical Skills related to math and analytical thinking.
• Understanding of the importance of environmental and safe work practices.
• One (1) year of salt water disposal operation experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of PD pumps, Quinniplex pumps, H pumps, & Centrifugal pumps.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft Excel) and simple mathematical calculations.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.