Field Operator II or III – Water Transfer Tech

Job TitleField Operator II or III – Water Transfer TechCompensationLevel II – $65.00/hrLevel III – $70.00/hrLevel will be determined based on relevant experience.LocationMidland, TXScheduleInitial Schedule: 5/2, Monday–Friday, 8-hour daysFuture Schedule: 8/6, 10-hour days, Thursday pivot day40 hours/week with OT upon approvalAllowances½-ton truck — truck and tools provided by agencyStarlink Mobile 50GB — base plan onlyContract DurationOne year with possible extensionA&D ClassificationSafety SensitiveScopeThe 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.

Experience Requirements2–5 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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