Water Operations Maintenance Technician

NES Fircroft; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Water Operations/Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of water recycling and supply infrastructure. This role involves performing routine maintenance, managing equipment, and collaborating with various teams to maintain optimal operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to essential operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of water management and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years experience in Water Operations or Maintenance preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on water operations equipment.
• Coordinate with teams to manage water supply and recycling efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Water Operations Knowledge

Mechanical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Water Operations/Maintenance Technician (WOM)
Work Location: Midland, TX
Monday- Friday (40 hour week)
Candidates must be local to Midland, TX

General Job Description: The Water Operations/Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance tasks to maximize reliability and runtime of recycling and supply infrastructure. Performs preventative maintenance and light corrective mechanical duties as needed to operate, maintain, and repair equipment, and may assist with major repairs. Communicates clearly with affected personnel on daily tasks and may work alone, or in teams. Collects samples as needed of supply, effluent, produced, recycled, and effluent. Works with Water Management, Land, and contractors to construct new facilities. Works at facilities, ponds, Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs), pipeline valve stations throughout the area, and in remote locations. Provides support and responds to unplanned conditions as necessary for daily operations. Keeps all assigned training criteria current.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure recycling and supply water is managed properly to provide adequate quantities for scheduled demand. Coordinate with Water Coordinators to ensure proper PWM water movements and deliver water to the end user location.
• Coordinate Water Supply of Produced Influent water from Asset Teams with direction.
• Operate and manage Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs), tanks, pipelines, frac and fresh ponds, and processing/treating equipment, and other equipment and assets in assigned area, including maintenance and inspection. Walk perimeter of assigned facilities and pipelines for maintenance and inspection. Climb pit walls and ASTs stairs to visually inspect and verify instruments.
• Ensure recycling waste, including NORM, Air Quality, and Oil Skim, is handled correctly where applicable.
• Assist in working with water customers and landowners.
• Support Control Room operations with tasks that must be performed manually.
• Learn proper techniques for water testing, read test equipment, and gather samples as needed.
• Monitor all pipelines and hoses associated with influent and effluent streams of reuse/recycling.
• Learn basic operation and proper maintenance of pumps, compressors, engines, motors, valves, strainers, filters, piping, ponds, electric panels, water quality testers, and other related equipment for facilities.
• Operate, maintain, and inspect pond, pumping, and water equipment to ensure proper operation. Check for proper operation, making needed adjustments and minor/major repairs. Ensure proper security of assigned facilities.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with approved schedules, fulfill work orders, generate work orders for new tasks required, and balance schedule to respond to unplanned conditions according to the appropriate priority. Complete assigned work on time and meet schedules.
• Perform power washes and cleaning of equipment as directed. Perform routine housekeeping of assigned facilities to maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient work environment.
• Drive to location, gather information, and diagnose problems to perform minor/major repairs, replace broken parts, etc. Inform Supervisor at all times with needs for any and all minor and significant repairs. Relay information to troubleshoot issues. May perform or help others perform maintenance and repairs.
• Learn to recognize abnormal conditions and respond appropriately.
• Help decide how to fix, repair, or adjust equipment to retain or recover lost performance.
• Detect oil, water, or gas leaks and report them through the proper channels.
• Read/record daily volumes, flow rates, pressures, etc. from lease measurement equipment as needed.
• Complete required paperwork (e.g., equipment readings and logs, preventative maintenance records, work orders, inspection records, etc.) and submit to office or enter into the computer as appropriate. Maintain general lease appearances and housekeeping.
• Use proper lockout/tag-out procedures.
• Adhere to all Company HSE policies, state and local regulations and policies, and know and use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Read and follow directions in manufacturers' maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, Standard Operating Procedures, and maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to maintain safety, improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Keep equipment and tools clean and secure; maintain neat, clean work areas and immediately report any faulty tools for replacement.
• Operate, service, wash, and ensure proper maintenance and security for Company vehicle and other property issued for which responsible. Drive on varied terrain.
• Accurately complete required time sheets, vehicle mileage reports, equipment servicing reports, daily work sheets, and logs, and other information requested by timelines from supervisor; submit as required.
• May exercise custody and safekeeping over tools and inventory of spare parts and supplies; notify supervisor of need for replacements and additional inventory. Maintain log of materials used for re-supply. May be required to monitor inventory and report any and all deviations.
• Know and use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Subject to call out during off-duty times. May relieve other employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Experience:

• 1.5 years experience as a Water Ops/Maintenance Tech, or Produced Water Tech preferred. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills required of the position.
• 1.5 years experience in supervising and/or vendor or contractor oversight.

Education:

• High School education or equivalent.
• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral (by phone or conversation), text, diagram, or schedule forms.
• Valid operator's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to understand and apply basic math.
• Ability to communicate effectively over phone (verbal, text, email, Zoom, etc.). ***Bilingual is preferred, but not required.
• Basic (required) to intermediate (preferred) computer skills required with a familiarity of the MS Office suite of products, Oracle, SAP (or equivalent maintenance tracking forum), Excel, Outlook (email).