2-Phase Centrifuge Operator

This position will be with Desert Environmental, LLC, an affiliate of WaterBridge Operating, LLC.
Summary of Position: The 2-Phase Centrifuge Operator is responsible for overseeing all STF/2-phase centrifuge services at a fixed STF facility in accordance with regulations and relevant WaterBridge policies and procedures.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 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 transfer 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 that they are following 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: Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience with STF 2-Phase Centrifuge services.
Have a minimum of 1 year lead or supervisory experience.
Working Conditions/Environment: Operates in a field environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
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 includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type: This is a full-time position.
Position Location: Pecos, TX and 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.