Water Transfer Technician at Danos, LLC, Midland, TX
Water Transfer Technician at Danos, LLC in Midland, TX. Contract. Apply with swipeandhired.
ID
2026-5521
Zone
Land - Texas
Land or Offshore
Land
Crew Change/Job Site Location
MIDLAND, TX
Schedule
8/6
Overview
The Water Transfer Technician will support field water transfer operations throughout construction, drilling, completions, frac, and post-completion activities. This position is responsible for overseeing water transfer contractors in the field, monitoring rig-up and breakdown activities, ensuring proper equipment and procedures are being used, and communicating any operational or safety concerns to field leadership.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and oversee water transfer contractors during daily field operations.
- Observe and oversee water transfer rig-ups and breakdowns.
- Ensure contractors are using the correct tools, equipment, and procedures for each job.
- Monitor field activities for compliance with safety and operational requirements, including PSMS and WMS procedures.
- Identify and report operational, equipment, or safety issues to field leads and management.
- Support the kickoff and execution of water transfer jobs.
- Review and follow designated routes and job layouts using Google Earth or similar mapping tools.
- Monitor the installation and operation of layflat hose, poly pipe, and other temporary water transfer lines.
- Support water movement from freshwater ponds, freshwater wells, supply ponds, pipelines, and other water sources.
- Support water transfer activities associated with pad construction, drilling rigs, completions, frac operations, and post-completion work.
- Verify proper connections, hose and line placement, and overall water transfer setup.
- Work closely with contractors and field leadership to ensure water transfer activities are completed safely and efficiently.
- Maintain awareness of changing field conditions and promptly communicate issues or concerns.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of oilfield water transfer experience preferred.
- Previous hands-on experience with water transfer operations is required.
- Experience with water transfer rig-up and rig-down activities.
- Familiarity with layflat hose, poly pipe, pumps, connections, and water transfer systems.
- Understanding of water transfer operations supporting drilling, completions, frac, and/or construction activities.
- Ability to identify improper equipment usage, unsafe conditions, and operational issues.
- Ability to work independently in a field environment while effectively communicating with contractors and field leadership.
- Comfortable using Google Earth or similar mapping/navigation applications.
- Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established field procedures.
- Must be flexible with scheduling during the initial training period before transitioning to the regular 8/6 schedule.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must meet conditional job offer requirements.