Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech
Midland, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title
Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech
Compensation
Level II – $65.00/hr
Level III – $70.00/hr
Level will be determined based on relevant experience.
Location
Midland, TX
Schedule
Initial Schedule: 5/2, Monday–Friday, 8-hour days
Future Schedule: 8/6, 10-hour days, Thursday pivot day
40 hours/week with OT upon approval
Allowances
½-ton truck — truck and tools provided by agency
Starlink Mobile 50GB — base plan only
Contract Duration
One year with possible extension
A&D Classification
Safety Sensitive
Scope
The Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech is a 100% field-based position providing ExxonMobil oversight of water-transfer operations supporting construction, drilling, completions, and other field activities. The position requires 2–5 years of relevant water-transfer/field operations experience, with Level II or Level III determined based on the candidate's experience.
This role requires hands-on knowledge of field-based water-transfer systems, water lines, hose and poly systems, pond-to-pond transfers, frac-pad operations, and rig-up/rig-down activities. The Water Transfer Tech will provide direct field oversight of contractors, ensuring crews are using the proper tools, equipment, procedures, and safe work practices.
Key Responsibilities
2–5 years of relevant experience is required/ideal, with direct water-transfer experience strongly desired. Candidates should have practical field experience with water-transfer operations, including rig-ups/rig-downs, frac pads, water lines, hose/poly systems, pond-to-pond transfers, contractor oversight, and safe equipment/tool usage.
Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech
Compensation
Level II – $65.00/hr
Level III – $70.00/hr
Level will be determined based on relevant experience.
Location
Midland, TX
Schedule
Initial Schedule: 5/2, Monday–Friday, 8-hour days
Future Schedule: 8/6, 10-hour days, Thursday pivot day
40 hours/week with OT upon approval
Allowances
½-ton truck — truck and tools provided by agency
Starlink Mobile 50GB — base plan only
Contract Duration
One year with possible extension
A&D Classification
Safety Sensitive
Scope
The Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech is a 100% field-based position providing ExxonMobil oversight of water-transfer operations supporting construction, drilling, completions, and other field activities. The position requires 2–5 years of relevant water-transfer/field operations experience, with Level II or Level III determined based on the candidate's experience.
This role requires hands-on knowledge of field-based water-transfer systems, water lines, hose and poly systems, pond-to-pond transfers, frac-pad operations, and rig-up/rig-down activities. The Water Transfer Tech will provide direct field oversight of contractors, ensuring crews are using the proper tools, equipment, procedures, and safe work practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide field oversight of water-transfer operations from supply-water pipelines, ponds, and other water sources to receiver sites.
- Attend and oversee rig-up and rig-down (RU/RD) activities for water-transfer operations.
- Support water-transfer activities associated with frac pads, construction, drilling, and completions.
- Work with and oversee field water lines, hose, poly pipe, connections, pumps, and associated water-transfer equipment.
- Support pond-to-pond and supply-to-receiver-site water transfers.
- Bird-dog contractors in the field, providing active oversight of contractor activities and work execution.
- Verify contractors are using the correct tools and equipment and following established procedures and standards.
- Support and perform verification and validation of contractor compliance with ExxonMobil safety-program expectations, including PSMS and WMS requirements.
- Serve as the Water Management/Water Transfer representative at receiver sites.
- Monitor water-transfer systems and check lines, connections, equipment, and transfer points for leaks.
- Verify setup readiness for third-party sales activities.
- Verify connections, equipment, metering, and overall system readiness and integrity.
- Support diesel-extract activities as required.
- Maintain a strong field presence and coordinate with contractors and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient execution.
- No EFT/Open Ticket responsibilities.
2–5 years of relevant experience is required/ideal, with direct water-transfer experience strongly desired. Candidates should have practical field experience with water-transfer operations, including rig-ups/rig-downs, frac pads, water lines, hose/poly systems, pond-to-pond transfers, contractor oversight, and safe equipment/tool usage.
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