INDUSTRY: Water Transfer
LOCATION: Midland, TX
TYPE: Full-Time
CONTEXT: Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on
Operations Manager - Water Transfer with a strong background in oilfield Water Transfer operations to oversee daily field and business functions. This role will lead 50-60 employees, managing workforce productivity, scheduling, safety compliance, hiring, and personnel matters.
Responsibilities also include overseeing billing, budgeting, P&L, and operational costs. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can effectively delegate, make sound decisions, and independently drive operational efficiency and business growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead, mentor, and direct a crew of 50-60 field technicians, supervisors, and support personnel.
- Manage workforce productivity, high-volume scheduling, crew logistics, and shift rotations to ensure continuous field coverage.
- Oversee timekeeping, attendance tracking, personnel matters, and field accountability.
- Manage full lifecycle hiring and HR duties, including recruiting, hiring, performance evaluations, and terminations.
- Direct daily oilfield water transfer operations and field projects, ensuring optimal equipment utilization, execution, and job performance.
- Independently drive operational efficiency, field productivity, and business growth to meet or exceed company and client goals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless execution and rapid resolution of operational challenges.
- Maintain full P&L accountability and oversee operational costs for regional water transfer operations.
- Prepare, track, and manage annual operational budgets and project costs.
- Oversee accurate client billing, ticketing processes, job costing, and expense management to ensure healthy profit margins.
- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safety compliance across all field locations.
- Enforce compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA standards, and state/federal regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct regular site audits, safety meetings, and incident investigations to maintain an exceptional safety record.
QUALIFICATIONS:- 5+ years of hands-on experience in oilfield water transfer operations, including extensive knowledge of high-volume water transfer equipment, pumps, layflat hose systems, and manifold setups.
- Proven track record of managing and scaling crews of 50-60 field employees.
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgeting, ticketing, client billing, and controlling operational costs.
- Strong leadership ability to effectively delegate, make sound decisions, and work independently.
- Exceptional workforce scheduling, time management, and accountability enforcement capabilities.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead crews effectively and represent the company to corporate clients.
- In-depth knowledge of oilfield HSE regulations and a proven history of maintaining safety compliance in high-risk environments.
