Senior Operations Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Operations Engineer is responsible for providing strategic and operational support in executing on achieving various project successes, driving revenue generation, reducing operational cost, and ensuring safe and optimized operations in the Source Water and Re-use operations. Level and salary commensurate with experience. This position is based in Midland or Houston, Texas reporting to the VP Operations.

Pilot Water Solutions (“PWS”) is the most reliable name in water midstream. PWS is a full service, full life cycle water midstream company with assets across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Rockies, Haynesville, and Appalachia. With strategically located assets in the core of its basins, Pilot Water Solutions is positioned to meet the needs of its customers with best‑in‑class service and reliability.

• Leads source and re‑use team to maximize revenue generation and ensure safe and reliable operations
• Leads business development efforts with new or existing customers to generate additional revenue generating projects.
• Prepares technical proposals and executes on approved projects.
• Provides daily reporting as necessary.
• Manages team of operators for safe and efficient operation of source and re‑use equipment.
• Coordinates with Land department on right‑of‑way (ROW) for potential new projects.
• Develops and executes on project and testing schedules.
• Collaborates with Procurement for purchase order requests for both future and ongoing operations.
• Develop project cost estimates and assist in developing Authority For Expenditure (AFE).
• Generates and submits University Lands (UL) monthly report after approval by VP Operations.
• With understanding of basic hydraulics, travels to location to guide work and trouble‑shooting for number of pumps needed for water transfer.
• There may be additional responsibilities with the chemical and solids control program depending on experience.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures; adheres and is compliant to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Assists with other duties as assigned based on company needs.
• Submits own timesheets timely and accurately for approval and adheres to schedule as agreed upon on the date of hire, and adjusted work schedules thereafter based on company needs.
• Able to travel as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or Chemical.
• Minimum of 5 years of oil and gas, water management, or midstream industry experience.
• Adaptable in a fast‑paced work environment that will require frequent site visits.
• Strong budget management skills.
• Ability to work with others on a team to accomplish established goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, maintain detailed and accurate records, and prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to the solution of equipment, maintenance processes and procedures, and infrastructure.
• Vendor management experience.
• Knowledgeable and understands basic hydraulics to guide location work and trouble‑shooting.
• Able to travel to field work sites frequently and as needed.

• Experience in Permian /Delaware Basins.
• Familiarity with Texas and New Mexico oil and gas regulations and both state and federal permitting.
• Experience with business development in the source water and re‑use business

• Standard office environment with occasional time in the field.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be deemed insurable by the Company’s insurance provider.

• Laptop/Computer/Tablets
• Desk phone and/or mobile phone
• Multi‑purpose copier/printer
• Standard office supplies
• Company Vehicle

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.