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Operator - Water Transfer

Carthage, TX

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Operator - Water Transfer

El Reno, OK

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

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Foreman - Water Transfer

Athens, PA

Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier Benefits * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans. * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.

Danos, LLC

Water Transfer Supervisor

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Complete required reports and communicate job status to management * 3+ years of oil and gas experience, with strong water transfer background * Prior experience leading or supervising field crews ...

Danos, LLC

Water Transfer Supervisor

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Complete required reports and communicate job status to management Qualifications * 3+ years of oil and gas experience, with strong water transfer background * Prior experience leading or supervising ...

Danos, LLC

Water Transfer Supervisor

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Complete required reports and communicate job status to management Qualifications * 3+ years of oil and gas experience, with strong water transfer background * Prior experience leading or supervising ...

Danos, LLC

Water Transfer Supervisor

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Complete required reports and communicate job status to management Qualifications * 3+ years of oil and gas experience, with strong water transfer background * Prior experience leading or supervising ...

New Wave Energy Services

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Water Transfer Technician

Midland, TX · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

A water transfer tech will also have to perform mechanical hookups of pumps, valves, lay-flat hose ... Must have organizational and time-management skills Physical Requirements: * Able to stand and walk ...

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How much do water transfer manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for water transfer manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a water transfer manager?

Water Transfer Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the movement and distribution of water, often within industries such as oil and gas, agriculture, or municipal utilities. Their duties include planning and coordinating the transfer of water from one location to another, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing teams and equipment involved in the process. They play a critical role in maintaining water supply for operations, minimizing waste, and protecting water resources. Water Transfer Managers also work to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and liaise with regulatory agencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a water transfer manager?

To thrive as a Water Transfer Manager, you need expertise in water logistics, project management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by relevant industry experience and a background in environmental science or engineering. Familiarity with water transfer systems, pump operation, SCADA systems, and safety certifications such as HAZWOPER or OSHA is often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant water transfer operations, especially in dynamic and high-stakes environments like oilfields or large infrastructure projects.

What are some common challenges a water transfer manager faces when coordinating large-scale water movement projects?

Water Transfer Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment, and adapting to changing weather or site conditions. They must also coordinate schedules and logistics across multiple teams, sometimes working in remote or environmentally sensitive areas. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for addressing unforeseen obstacles and keeping projects on track within budget and timeline constraints.

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Infographic showing various Water Transfer Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Operator - Water Transfer

Fort Lupton, CO • On-site

Select Energy Services
1 - 5K employees
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$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

WATER TRANSFER OPERATOR
Job Details
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Business Unit: Water Transfer
Reports to: Operations Manager
Travel Requirement: Yes
Top Tier Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
  • Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
  • Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
  • Annual uniform allowance.
  • Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
  • Paid Training.

Job Description
Select's Water Transfer service line collects and moves water through poly pipe, lay flat hose and underground pipeline systems from water sources to customer frac jobs. Water Transfer employees work on crews and are responsible for setting up, operating, and rigging down jobs safely. Their work is laborious and performed outdoors in all types of conditions.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to
  • Laying and picking up poly line, lay flat hose, running transfer pumps, and essential equipment for water transfer operations.
  • Loading and unloading pipe, field materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for safe transport.
  • Observing machine operations, and gauges, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  • Setting and servicing pumps and generators at job sites.
  • Following all safety procedures and using proper PPE as required per specific job task.
  • Assist in containment and spill clean ups.
  • Communicating with other workers, using signals, radios, and telephones.
  • Using common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
  • Driving trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel and perform job task.
  • Attending and successfully completing training as directed for DOT, OSHA and safety.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
  • One year of experience and/or equivalent training.
  • Possess outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be detail oriented due to the necessity of safety.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Able to thrive in a team environment.
  • Experience in energy industry a plus.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Select Values and Guiding Principles
  • W:Working Safe
  • A:Accountability
  • T:Teamwork
  • E:Excellence
  • R:Respect

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Physical Demands and Exposures
  • Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
  • Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.

Select Water Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. It is Select's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
Select Water Solutions requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency's Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. A copy of the Clean Air Act can be provided to you upon request from Human Resources.
Select Water Solutions participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Select is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Select only uses E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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