SWD Operator

SWD Operator

The SWD Operator is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and communicating the daily operations of Water Solutions facilities and pipelines. This position travels to multiple salt water disposal (SWD) sites to ensure optimal functionality of pumps and other equipment, and to capture and report on relevant data. In addition, the SWD Operator troubleshoots and makes minor repairs.

Overall, the SWD Operator is a key owner in ensuring fully operational SWD pipelines and equipment with minimal downtime.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must work safely at all times.
• Perform accurate timekeeping in HR management system and submit on time per payroll deadlines.
• Monitor and communicate with the Manager daily, via electronic mail and verbal reporting, on system conditions, high priority system operations issues, and other pertinent information.
• Proactively assess and relay replacement parts and equipment necessary for facilities, to minimize down time in the case of emergency repairs or required maintenance.
• Identify and promptly communicate issues which require escalation or could cause interruption to facility operations.
• Generate daily reports for each facility, tracking incoming and outgoing volumes and oil sales.
• Audit facilities and troubleshoot issues as needed, keeping facilities safe, efficient and fully operational.
• Coordinate with Operations team for maintenance of injection wells.
• Record well PSIs daily.
• Clean / replace bag filters daily or as needed.
• Make rounds to multiple facilities daily, ensuring proper operations of truck offloads and disposal equipment.
• Coordinate and assist with field equipment repairs.
• Report and lead cleanup and repair of leaks or spills.
• Comply with government agency rules, regulations and laws.
• Adhere to all Company and Water Solutions policies.
• Comply with OSHA requirements and follow all customer and NGL Water Solutions safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
• Work continuously to maximize oil recovery and subsequent sales.
• Evaluate and log process conditions and components.
• Troubleshoot equipment and recommend modifications to address changing volumes.
• Report and discuss safety concerns immediately with management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience / Education

Travel

There is frequent travel to SWD locations within an assigned region. Out of town travel is limited. Requires the ability to travel to a variety of field locations, where environment may vary significantly, within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements

Working Environment

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his / her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

NGL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. NGL will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.