Field Operator II - SWD Technician

RWDY Inc•Midland, TX

4d•$48 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Operator II - SWD Technician monitors and operates Saltwater Disposal (SWD) facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant disposal of produced water. The role performs routine operation, startup, and shutdown of injection pumps, filtration systems, and related equipment; monitors injection pressures, flow rates, tank levels, and well performance; and responds to alarms, abnormal trends, equipment issues, and operational interruptions. The technician coordinates with Water Operations, Production Operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and other field personnel to support disposal capacity and facility reliability. The position is based in Midland, Texas, and follows a night schedule of seven days on and seven days off, with 12-hour shifts. Some day-shift openings may be available. The role includes routine inspections of facilities, injection wells, tanks, pumps, piping, and associated infrastructure; comparing field conditions with SCADA and monitoring-system data; documenting operating data; identifying hazards and equipment deficiencies; submitting maintenance requests; and assisting with troubleshooting and maintenance activities. The technician supports operational readiness after repairs or outages and remains accountable for assigned facilities across shifts. The technician follows company safety procedures and supports regulatory and environmental compliance, including applicable Railroad Commission of Texas requirements. Duties include participating in safety meetings and job safety analyses, verifying permits and energy-isolation requirements, communicating hazards, coordinating safe contractor work, and assisting with spill prevention, containment, reporting, and cleanup. The role also requires communicating facility status and shift-turnover information, maintaining accurate records, attending meetings and briefings, responding to operational communications and alarms, and using company-approved software for monitoring, reporting, and work management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Oil and gas experience required.
Working knowledge of SWD facilities, injection systems, pumps, valves, tanks, and pipeline operations.
Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and assist with troubleshooting facility and injection-well issues.
Understanding of oilfield safety practices, environmental regulations, and permit-to-work procedures.
Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, facility drawings, and basic process flow diagrams.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and electronic reporting systems.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between field locations.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple operational tasks.
Ability to work the stated schedule: nights, seven days on and seven days off, with 12-hour shifts; day openings may also be available.
Bilingual ability is a plus.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in SWD operations, water management, production operations, or a closely related field.
Experience operating SWD facilities and injection wells within the Permian Basin.
Familiarity with produced-water gathering, treatment, and disposal operations.
Knowledge of injection-well integrity monitoring, pressure management, and fluid-handling systems.
Experience with SCADA, remote-monitoring systems, and field-automation equipment.
Experience using electronic work-permit and maintenance-management systems.
Familiarity with Permit Vision, Vantage, Maximo, SAP, or similar operational software.
Experience supporting facility shutdowns, maintenance activities, and equipment repairs.
Previous experience coordinating contractors and field-service providers.
Familiarity with Railroad Commission requirements and environmental regulations related to SWD operations.
Experience with spill prevention, environmental stewardship, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate SWD facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant produced-water disposal.
Perform startup, shutdown, and routine operation of injection pumps, filtration systems, and related disposal equipment.
Monitor injection pressures, flow rates, tank levels, and well performance; review operating conditions and respond to abnormal trends or equipment issues.
Coordinate with Water Operations, Production Operations, and field personnel to support disposal capacity requirements.
Respond to alarms, system failures, and operational interruptions to minimize downtime.
Support scheduled maintenance and verify operational readiness after repairs or outages.
Inspect SWD facilities, injection wells, tanks, pumps, piping, and associated infrastructure.
Compare field conditions with SCADA and monitoring-system data and report discrepancies.
Identify and report leaks, equipment deficiencies, corrosion, housekeeping concerns, and other operational hazards.
Collect and document pressures, rates, volumes, equipment status, and other operating data.
Submit maintenance work requests and follow up on corrective actions.
Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting pumps, injection systems, instrumentation, and facility equipment.
Maintain accountability for assigned facilities and operational standards across shifts.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
Participate in daily safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses, and operational discussions.
Verify work permits, energy-isolation requirements, and safety documentation before work begins.
Support compliance with applicable Railroad Commission of Texas regulations and environmental requirements.
Participate in pre-job planning and communicate potential hazards associated with facility operations.
Identify, report, and address unsafe conditions and environmental concerns.
Coordinate contractor work to ensure it is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.
Assist with spill prevention, containment, reporting, and cleanup when required.
Communicate facility status, operational concerns, and job progress to supervision.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractor personnel to support facility reliability.
Attend scheduled meetings, safety briefings, and pre-job discussions as required.
Respond promptly to operational emails, calls, alarms, and system notifications.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, operating data, maintenance requests, and completed work.
Use company-approved software for monitoring, reporting, and work management.
Provide shift-turnover information to support continuity of operations between crews.