Description
The SWD Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operation and general maintenance of SWD facilities including hands on activities, troubleshooting of equipment and facilities.
- Operates the salt water disposal (SWD) in accordance with government and company rules and regulations.
- Water procurement for frac and organizing all related duties and equipment.
- Works independently to identify compliance issues and, with guidance from the SWD Foreman, implements action plans for complete resolution.
- Works independently to identify operational excellence and continuous improvement ideas and, with guidance from the area manager, implements action plans to realize benefits.
- Completes day-to-day operational activities including starting and stopping of machinery, turning valves to align appropriate flow through pipework, cleaning/emptying strainer baskets and screens, cleaning containments, maintaining the general cleanliness of the site and work area, assisting truck drivers with hose connections and offload activities, working with computer control systems, completing daily operational reports, and generating maintenance field request tickets.
- Works independently to troubleshoot and resolve problems when they occur.
- After hours customer service coordination when on call.
- After hours alarm resolution when on call.
- Completes light maintenance activities including basic valve and pump replacements, new equipment installations, and preventive maintenance procedures to ensure SWD facility can maximize receipt of water.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Knowledge of company and government rules and regulations relative to the industry.
- Possesses flexibility and is able to respond to daily demands and critical issues.
- Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Professional and customer focused.
- Familiarity with the local oil, SWD, and services industry. Preferably maintains a strong list of contacts in the area.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures for working around petroleum/hydrocarbon solutions.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- College education or equivalent experience is desired.
- Three (3) or more years of experience operating and/or maintaining an SWD or oilfield facility.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Familiar with PPE and wearing FR clothing.
- Prolonged sitting, standing, walking in the field environment.
- Job is classified as light physical work in an office setting involving sitting, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking and standing.
- Will require travel to various field offices / areas.
- Occasionally may be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Potential exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
- Some work may be performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
