Water Transfer Operator

Operator Transfer

The Water Transfer Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and teardown of equipment used for the transfer of water at frac sites. The operator will work on a crew, manage tasks such as laying and picking up poly pipe, running pumps, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment during water transfer operations. This role requires adherence to safety protocols, operating machinery safely, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth operations at job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Laying and picking up poly line, lay flat hose, running transfer pumps, and essential equipment for water transfer operations
• Experience running skid steers and deploying lay flat hose
• Loading and unloading pipe, field materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for safe transport
• Observing machine operations, and gauges, and adjusting controls to maintain specified conditions
• Setting and servicing pumps and generators at job sites
• Following all safety procedures and using proper PPE as required per specific job task
• Assist in containment and spill clean-ups
• Communicating with other workers using signals, radios, and telephones
• Using common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Driving trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel, and perform job tasks
• Attending and successfully completing training as directed for DOT, OSHA, and safety

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• One year of experience and/or equivalent training
• Must be detail-oriented due to the necessity of safety
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to thrive in a team environment
• Experience in the energy industry a plus
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance
• Must have valid Driver's License

Physical Demands

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain, extreme cold, and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected. Worker will be subject to other physical activities required, including climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection. Prolonged sitting, standing, walking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift: Maximum 75 lbs.

Work Schedule

This position requires 40 hours per week and the willingness to work additional hours when needed. This position will be scheduled on a rotational work schedule that meets business needs.

Safety

Each DHI employee is responsible for conducting their job tasks in a safe and healthy manner. Employee responsibilities include performing jobs in accordance with Health Safety Security & Environmental (HSSE) philosophy, standards, programs, rules, and permits. Each employee will work responsibly and take any necessary precautions to protect themselves and others in the work area from injury and health hazards. Employees are expected to immediately report all incidents to a manager or Person in Charge (PIC) and to the appropriate field HSE coordinator. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSSE meetings and promptly correct unsafe acts and/or conditions.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Paid Vacation Days
• Retirement and Savings (401K) plan

Disclaimer Clause

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. There are no exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical demands, and working conditions associated with this position.