SWD Operator/Technician

Danos, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Salt Water Disposal Operator in Midland, TX to maintain daily reports and oversee equipment performance with minimal supervision. You will handle pump maintenance, filter basket cleaning, and interactions with truck drivers while ensuring disposal loads meet specs.

The role requires 1 year of SWD operation experience, strong safety practices, and proficiency with MS Windows and Excel.

Qualifications

• 1 year of salt water disposal operation experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean record.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• Strong initiative and self-starter mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of environmental and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily reports and performance on pumps and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Clean SWD filter baskets at pumps and offload locations.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and monitor loads for disposal suitability.
• Monitor site water levels and ensure tanks stay within operating parameters.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Track pump pressures and oversee skim oil removal volumes.

Skills

MS Windows proficiency

Record keeping

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Operational efficiency

Cost optimization

Math & analytics

Enviro/SAFETY awareness

Salt water disposal experience

Driving license

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PD pumps

Quinniplex pumps

H pumps

Centrifugal pumps

Excel

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.