Water Recycle Operator

ExxonMobil; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellbeing programs

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Midland invites applications for a Water Recycling Technician to support completions and drilling in the Permian. You will operate and maintain water recycling systems to treat produced water for reuse in field operations.

The role requires 2–5+ years in water treatment or oilfield operations, mechanical aptitude with pumps and filtration, and a basic understanding of water quality metrics. Travel and safety compliance are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in water treatment or oilfield operations, midstream / upstream experience preferred.
• Familiarity with produced water systems preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with pumps and filtration systems.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and water quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Operate filtration, chemical treatment, and recycling equipment
• Monitor water quality (TSS, bacteria, salinity, etc.)
• Adjust chemical dosing and treatment parameters
• Perform routine inspections and equipment maintenance
• Troubleshoot pumps, valves, and filtration units
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Record data and submit daily operational reports

Skills

Water treatment

Oilfield ops

Mechanical aptitude

Water quality metrics

Job description

About Us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they’re how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

About The Permian

Straddling West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the Permian is the most prolific oil and gas basin in America and the engine behind the country’s energy renaissance. Nationally, it provides about 40% of oil and 15% of gas production and plays a critical role in making the U.S. a leading energy exporter.

The merger of ExxonMobil and Pioneer creates an Unconventional business with the largest, high-return development potential in the Permian Basin. The combined company’s more than 1.4 million net acres in the Delaware and Midland basins have an estimated 16 billion barrels of oil equivalent resource. In 2023, we produced, on average 612,000 barrels a day in the Permian Basin, and we're aiming to produce 1 million barrels per day from our Permian assets by the end of 2027. Investments in infrastructure from New Mexico to the Gulf Coast enhance logistics and integrated value. We've advanced gathering and processing facilities, including the Cowboy central delivery point. Integration maximizes resource development through to fuels, lubes, and chemicals. The Permian Basin business unit also has the distinction of being the first at ExxonMobil to unveil and execute a plan for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in operated assets by 2030, as part of the Corporation’s broader 2050 net zero ambition.

Over 1,800 employees work and live in Midland, Odessa, Carlsbad, and the surrounding areas, all of which offer easy access to national parks and unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees in the area also get to enjoy the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which ExxonMobil has proudly sponsored since 2019. As a major operator in the Permian Basin, ExxonMobil invests heavily in local community development through the Permian Strategic Partnership, an industry consortium that works to enhance quality of life by improving infrastructure, healthcare, housing, education and workforce development.

What Role You Will Play On Our Team

As a Water Recycling Technician you will work with water transfer team (PWM) supporting completions and drilling activities in Midland. Operating and maintaining water recycling systems to treat produced water for reuse in field operations.

What You Will Do

• Operate filtration, chemical treatment, and recycling equipment


• Monitor water quality (TSS, bacteria, salinity, etc.)


• Adjust chemical dosing and treatment parameters


• Perform routine inspections and equipment maintenance


• Troubleshoot pumps, valves, and filtration units


• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations


• Record data and submit daily operational reports

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-5+ years in water treatment or oilfield operations, midstream / upstream experience preferred


• Familiarity with produced water systems preferred


• Mechanical aptitude with pumps and filtration systems


• Basic understanding of chemistry and water quality metrics

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Adaptable, Reliable, Customer focused, Teachable, Mechanical experience.

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.


• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.


• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.


• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.


• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.

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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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Pre-Employment Testing Guidance

This position requires pre-employment testing. Candidates must complete the required assessment by the deadline to be considered for this opportunity. The assessment is the same for all requisitions. Successful candidates will be screened by the hiring team and may be invited for interview. A satisfactory result does not guarantee an interview.

Current assessment deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.

Applicants can access the assessment by logging into the careers portal, navigating to the applied jobs section, and completing the assessment indicated for this role.

Additional practice tests and study guides may be accessed through the provided links.