2-Phase Centrifuge Operator

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Orla, TX
In-Office
Energy
The Role

This position will be with Desert Environmental, LLC, an affiliate of WaterBridge Operating, LLC.

Summary of Position:

The 2-phase Centrifuge Operator oversees all STF/2-phase centrifuge services at a fixed STF facility per regulations and relevant WaterBridge policies and procedures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the position's duties but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

As a 2-Phase Centrifuge Operator, you will be responsible for:

  • Interacting with customers in a courteous and respectful manner to ensure that customer relationships are maintained.
  • Troubleshooting equipment, preparing daily reporting, performing on-the-job maintenance, and ordering equipment and supplies.
  • Leading the day-to-day operations of a fixed STF facility, including processing with 2-phase centrifuges, monitoring tank levels, monitoring receiving capacity in pits, and working with facility operators regarding the types of fluids being brought to the STF facility.
  • Operating a 2-phase centrifuge.     
  • Setting appropriate pump speed according to thickness.
  • Dispatching wastewater to appropriate holding tanks.
  • Gauging holding tank levels before processing.
  • Operating forklifts as needed.
  • Operating recovery vacuum trucks and transferring oil to designated holding tanks.
  • Supervising operators during service delivery.
  • Training and/or mentoring of new employees.
  • Assisting and/or directing the daily work of other operators.
  • Guiding team members and ensuring they follow proper safety and work procedures.
  • Leading a 10-15 minute tailgate meeting with all team members at the beginning of work shifts.
  • Attending all required safety meetings and conducting all business activities in accordance with health and safety policies and legal compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • A valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience with STF 2-Phase Centrifuge services is required. 1 year lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Live in Orla, TX, or within a 60-mile radius from Orla, TX, required.
    • Company-paid housing will be provided during your working shift.

Working Conditions/Environment:

  • Operates in a field environment.
    • May be subject to environments that are extreme in nature, such as heat, cold, etc.
    • The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
      • Standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods.
      • Walking on uneven and vegetated terrain; sampling activities such as hand auguring for soil sample collection.
      • Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
      • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type:

  • This is a full-time position.
    • 14/7 (14 days on 7 days off) Rotational Schedule
    • 12-hour shifts

Position Location:

  • Orla, TX

Benefits:

At Desert Environmental, 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

At Desert Environmental, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We are backed by our strong core values and operational excellence to lead the evolution of energy waste management. Unlike other waste management providers, our facilities are designed to maximize sustainability and minimize the unnecessary byproducts of oil and gas operations – helping our customers operate responsibly and achieve their ESG goals.

Desert Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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The Company
Houston, Texas
232 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

WaterBridge develops, owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long-term produced water management requirements of E&P companies. Our water pipeline and disposal systems provide our customers with reliable and efficient gathering and disposal of produced water.

Water management is a critical aspect of our customers’ oil and gas operations. As a result of the rapid growth in oil and gas production due to the widespread adoption of horizontal drilling, we believe large-scale, permanent water infrastructure networks are necessary to maintain current levels of oil and gas production in unconventional oil and gas basins

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