Commercial Analyst

About WaterBridge

WaterBridge is a leading water infrastructure and midstream services company focused on the development, ownership, and operation of large-scale water management systems. We partner with producers across major U.S. basins to deliver integrated produced water gathering, recycling, and disposal solutions. Our Commercial Operations team sits at the center of that work, managing the relationships, contracts, and economics that underpin everything we do.

The Role

The Commercial Analyst will support WaterBridge's Commercial Operations team across pricing, contract analysis, financial modeling, and business development. This is a high-visibility role that works directly with commercial leadership and interfaces regularly with finance, engineering, and operations. The right candidate is comfortable moving between detailed financial models and clear recommendations, with some exposure to customer-facing work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate commercial opportunities, including new customer contracts, volume commitments, and rate structures
• Support contract negotiations by preparing economic analyses, scenario runs, and pricing proposals
• Track and analyze customer volumes, revenue, and contract performance against commitments
• Assist in the development and execution of business development initiatives, including preparation of term sheets, proposals, and presentations for prospective customers
• Support customer relationship management in coordination with senior commercial staff
• Monitor basin-level market activity and competitive positioning to inform commercial strategy
• Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and legal to ensure contract terms are accurately captured and executed
• Prepare regular reporting packages for internal stakeholders and senior leadership

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a commercial, finance, or analytical role; midstream, energy infrastructure, or water services experience preferred
• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel; ability to build models from scratch and audit existing ones
• Ability to evaluate deals using discounted cash flow analysis and return metrics including IRR, NPV, FCF yield, and MOIC
• Working knowledge of midstream contract structures, including volume commitments, dedications, and fee-based arrangements
• Detail oriented and highly organized, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without sacrificing accuracy
• Experience using Enverus to export and analyze permit activity, rig counts, DUCs, remaining inventory, production profiles, and offset operator activity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal and external audiences, with proficiency in PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field

Position Location:

• Houston, TX

Position Type:

• This is a full-time position.

What We Offer

WaterBridge offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team building critical water infrastructure across some of the most active basins in North America.

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• If eligible, company-paid housing will be provided during working shifts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

• Everyone is a leader: we "think big" in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.