Water Transfer Technician

Danos, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Water Transfer Technician to support field water transfer operations across construction, drilling, completions, frac, and post-completion activities. You will oversee water transfer contractors in the field, monitor rig-up and breakdown activities, and ensure proper equipment and procedures are used while communicating safety concerns to field leadership.

Responsibilities include monitoring daily field operations, ensuring correct tools and procedures, and coordinating

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of oilfield water transfer experience preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience with water transfer operations is required.
• Experience with water transfer rig-up and rig-down activities.
• Familiarity with layflat hose, poly pipe, pumps, connections, and water transfer systems.
• Understanding of water transfer operations supporting drilling, completions, frac, and/or construction activities.
• Ability to identify improper equipment usage, unsafe conditions, and operational issues.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment while effectively communicating with contractors and field leadership.
• Comfortable using Google Earth or similar mapping/navigation applications.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established field procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee water transfer contractors during daily field operations.
• Observe and oversee water transfer rig-ups and breakdowns.
• Ensure contractors are using the correct tools, equipment, and procedures for each job.
• Monitor field activities for compliance with safety and operational requirements, including PSMS and WMS procedures.
• Identify and report operational, equipment, or safety issues to field leads and management.
• Support the kickoff and execution of water transfer jobs.
• Review and follow designated routes and job layouts using Google Earth or similar mapping tools.
• Monitor the installation and operation of layflat hose, poly pipe, and other temporary water transfer lines.
• Support water movement from freshwater ponds, freshwater wells, supply ponds, pipelines, and other water sources.
• Support water transfer activities associated with pad construction, drilling rigs, completions, frac operations, and post-completion work.
• Verify proper connections, hose and line placement, and overall water transfer setup.
• Work closely with contractors and field leadership to ensure water transfer activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain awareness of changing field conditions and promptly communicate issues or concerns.

Skills

Water transfer operations

Oilfield experience

Rig-up/rig-down

Safety awareness

Field communication

Google Earth navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Layflat hose

Poly pipe

Pumps

Connections

Job description

Overview

The Water Transfer Technician will support field water transfer operations throughout construction, drilling, completions, frac, and post-completion activities. This position is responsible for overseeing water transfer contractors in the field, monitoring rig-up and breakdown activities, ensuring proper equipment and procedures are being used, and communicating any operational or safety concerns to field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee water transfer contractors during daily field operations.
• Observe and oversee water transfer rig-ups and breakdowns.
• Ensure contractors are using the correct tools, equipment, and procedures for each job.
• Monitor field activities for compliance with safety and operational requirements, including PSMS and WMS procedures.
• Identify and report operational, equipment, or safety issues to field leads and management.
• Support the kickoff and execution of water transfer jobs.
• Review and follow designated routes and job layouts using Google Earth or similar mapping tools.
• Monitor the installation and operation of layflat hose, poly pipe, and other temporary water transfer lines.
• Support water movement from freshwater ponds, freshwater wells, supply ponds, pipelines, and other water sources.
• Support water transfer activities associated with pad construction, drilling rigs, completions, frac operations, and post-completion work.
• Verify proper connections, hose and line placement, and overall water transfer setup.
• Work closely with contractors and field leadership to ensure water transfer activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain awareness of changing field conditions and promptly communicate issues or concerns.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of oilfield water transfer experience preferred.
• Previous hands‑on experience with water transfer operations is required.
• Experience with water transfer rig‑up and rig‑down activities.
• Familiarity with layflat hose, poly pipe, pumps, connections, and water transfer systems.
• Understanding of water transfer operations supporting drilling, completions, frac, and/or construction activities.
• Ability to identify improper equipment usage, unsafe conditions, and operational issues.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment while effectively communicating with contractors and field leadership.
• Comfortable using Google Earth or similar mapping/navigation applications.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established field procedures.
• Must be flexible with scheduling during the initial training period before transitioning to the regular 8/6 schedule.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.