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ZL Chemicals

EOR Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple third-party service providers simultaneously, including pressure pumping companies, chemical suppliers, trucking providers, flowback contractors ...

ZL Chemicals LTD

EOR Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple third-party service providers simultaneously, including pressure pumping companies, chemical suppliers, trucking providers, flowback contractors ...

Bedrock

Facilities Operations Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$71K - $96K/yr

High awareness of safe working practices in drillsite operations, frac, flowback and associated ... We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything ...

Diamondbackenergy

I&E Technician

Midland, TX · On-site

Schedule daily and weekly tasks in a manner that contractors are utilized efficiently. * Train Flowback Operators, Production Operators, and Production I&E Techs how to operate new equipment.

Diamondback Energy

I&E Technician

Midland, TX · On-site

Schedule daily and weekly tasks in a manner that contractors are utilized efficiently. * Train Flowback Operators, Production Operators, and Production I&E Techs how to operate new equipment.

Bedrock

Production Technician III

Karnes City, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... flowback iron, open-top tanks, and accumulators. • Perform basic safety system testing before ... We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything ...

Bedrock

Production Technician III

Yorktown, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

... contractor crew. • Review and validate crew JSAs when contractor crews perform work. • ... Flowback equipment operation, rig up, rig down, pressure testing, and purging. Certifications ...

Albatross Ventures

General Laborer

Carmichaels, PA · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

... contractors to maximize performance and operations * Complete appropriate documentation and ... Specializing in fresh, production, and flowback water services, as well as, temporary and permanent ...

Albatross Ventures

Field Laborer

Wheeling, WV · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

... contractors to maximize performance of equipment and operations * Complete appropriate ... Specializing in fresh, production, and flowback water services, as well as, temporary and permanent ...

Albatross Ventures

Field Laborer

Wheeling, WV · On-site

$17/hr

... contractors to maximize performance of equipment and operations * Complete appropriate ... Specializing in fresh, production, and flowback water services, as well as, temporary and permanent ...

QB Energy

Sr Facilities Engineer - Controls I&E

Denver, CO · On-site

$155K - $195K/yr

... flowback equipment, pipelines, and pump stations to support efficient field operations. Essential ... Partner with I&E technicians and controls contractors to troubleshoot instrumentation, telemetry ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average weekly pay for flowback contractor in the United States is $1,533.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,365.38 and $1,730.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flowback contractor?

A Flowback Contractor is responsible for monitoring and managing the flowback process in oil and gas operations, which occurs after hydraulic fracturing. They oversee the separation and measurement of fluids, such as water, oil, and gas, to ensure proper well performance. This role requires operating equipment, recording data, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the process. Flowback Contractors often work in remote locations and follow strict safety procedures to prevent environmental hazards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flowback contractor?

To excel as a Flowback Contractor, you need hands-on experience with oil and gas well flowback operations, strong mechanical aptitude, and an understanding of wellsite safety procedures. Familiarity with monitoring equipment, separation units, and often certifications like H2S safety or OSHA are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and good teamwork skills can set you apart in this physically demanding field. These skills are crucial to maintaining safe, efficient well operations while quickly addressing technical issues on active job sites.

What does a typical shift or work schedule look like for a flowback contractor?

Flowback Contractors often work in rotational shifts, which may include 12-hour days or nights, and frequently involve working two weeks on and one week off, depending on the client and location. The job is usually performed on remote oilfield sites, so extended periods away from home are common. Teamwork is essential, as you'll be coordinating with other contractors, operators, and supervisors to monitor equipment and manage production flow rates. Adapting to changing site conditions and maintaining a consistent safety focus are important daily aspects of the role. This structure allows for significant earning potential while offering a clear and predictable work schedule for those seeking stability in their routine.

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Production Technician - Flowback Operations

Mentone, TX • On-site

Airswift
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$17 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Production Technician - Flowback Operations
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 7/7 Rotation
Location: Mentone, TX
This opportunity sits within a major US onshore resources and carbon management environment, supporting safe and efficient flowback operations for newly completed wells. The role focuses on automated flowback equipment, field automation, SCADA and remote monitoring, production surveillance, troubleshooting, and accurate operational data capture. This position offers broad technical exposure across well cleanup, early-life production performance, pressure monitoring, fluid handling, and cross-functional coordination with field and engineering teams.
Required Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of oil and gas production and/or flowback operations.
  • Experience working with wellhead equipment, separators, tanks, flowlines, valves, meters, instrumentation, and pressure-control equipment.
  • Background in monitoring and supporting early production performance, including pressure, rates, fluid volumes, and changing well conditions.
Required Skills:
  • Ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated flowback equipment, including automated choke systems, control panels, pressure transmitters, level controls, flow meters, and data acquisition systems.
  • Working knowledge of field automation, electronic measurement, SCADA, remote monitoring systems, and production data validation.
  • Ability to interpret pressures, rates, fluid volumes, alarm history, automation trends, and equipment response.
  • General mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation troubleshooting capability.
  • Strong safety awareness with the ability to identify operational, automation-related, and environmental hazards.
  • Proficiency with personal computers, MS Windows-based applications, production databases, and digital field data systems.
  • Ability to enter, review, and validate operational and automation data accurately.
  • Strong communication, teamworking, prioritisation, and independent problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with automated choke systems, flowback control panels, pressure transmitters, level controls, electronic measurement, SCADA, or remote monitoring systems.
  • Hands-on experience with automation, electronic measurement, production databases, and field troubleshooting.
  • Prior experience in flowback, completions, production operations, lease operator, automation technician, or measurement technician environments.
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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