General Manager

Position Overview

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the full operational, financial, and commercial performance of a multi-site brine water (10-lb) and fresh water distribution business serving oil & gas operators, haulers, and service companies across the Permian Basin. This role oversees 22 locations, 4 direct reports, and approximately 22 total employees, ensuring reliable 24/7 operations, safe execution, high service capacity, and strong customer relationships.

The GM will drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, profitability, and strategic growth. This is a highly hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced operations executive with deep oilfield water, dispatch, logistics, or field services experience.

• Operational Leadership
  • Oversee daily operations for all facilities, product lines, and field functions.
  • Lead dispatch, routing, and 24/7 operational logistics to maintain dependable water supply.
  • Ensure operational uptime, high throughput, and adherence to established SOPs.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost per barrel and increase service capacity.
• Safety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship
  • Ensure full compliance with RRC, state oil & gas regulations, environmental rules, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain spill prevention, documentation, remediation procedures, and corrective action processes.
  • Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and inspections across all facilities.
  • Champion a safety-first culture in all operations, ensuring employees follow proper protocols.
• Financial & Business Performance
  • Own the P&L for all water operations, including forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and volumetric performance.
  • Approve and manage CAPEX decisions (facility repairs, automation upgrades, RO systems, meters, pumps, tanks).
  • Monitor key financial and operational metrics including revenue per barrel, truck utilization, and facility uptime.
  • Improve margin performance through operating efficiencies, labor utilization, and vendor management.
• Customer & Producer Relations
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, haulers, service companies, and strategic partners.
  • Serve as the escalation point for operational issues; ensure high reliability of supply and service quality.
  • Partner with sales/account management to support customer retention and identify growth opportunities.
• Workforce Management & Leadership
  • Directly manage 4 department leaders and a team of 22 total employees across all locations.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, and develop field technicians, facility operators, and dispatch personnel.
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage staffing for dependable 24/7 operations.
  • Promote a strong safety-first, teamwork-driven culture.
  • Build training programs to improve competency, reduce turnover, and increase operational quality.
• Asset Management & Maintenance
  • Oversee maintenance of facilities, pumps, tanks, wells, meters, RO systems, and automation equipment.
  • Implement preventive maintenance programs that reduce downtime and extend asset life.
  • Ensure accurate metering, ticketing, automation, and SCADA system functionality.
  • Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers for repairs and capital projects.
• Strategic Planning & Growth
  • Identify potential new facility locations and evaluate expansion opportunities.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies—including automation, metering upgrades, and digital dispatch tools.
  • Lead operational efficiency efforts to improve margins and expand capacity.
  • Participate in long-term business strategy development with senior leadership.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Provide weekly and monthly reporting on volumes, revenue, safety, and operational performance.
  • Ensure proper documentation of tickets, manifests, projects, compliance filings, and inspections.
  • Oversee billing accuracy and reconcile daily/weekly hauling and water volumes.

• 5–10+ years of experience in oilfield water operations or similar oil & gas services.
• Proven experience managing field teams and 24/7 field operations.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and operational KPIs.
• Excellent communication skills and…