The Director of Water Transfer Services leads DHI’s water transfer operations across the Permian Basin. This senior, hands-on leadership role is accountable for the safe, reliable, and profitable execution of all water transfer activities, from pre-job planning and rig-up through pumping operations and final rig-down.
The Director sets operational standards, leads field leadership teams, supports commercial execution, and ensures customer commitments are delivered without compromise to safety, environmental stewardship, or performance.
This role requires deep technical expertise in water transfer operations, strong people leadership, and the ability to manage customer relationships, operational risk, cost control, and performance in a fast-paced oilfield services environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Own end-to-end execution of all water transfer operations across assigned regions, including pre-job planning, staffing, equipment readiness, rig-up, hose and pump layout, pressure management, pumping operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and rig-down. Ensure all jobs are designed and executed to meet required flow rates, pressures, and uptime while protecting personnel, equipment, and the environment. Establish, enforce, and continuously improve standard operating procedures for water transfer rig-up, operation, troubleshooting, and rig-down. Lead investigations and root-cause analysis for incidents, leaks, downtime events, near-misses, and customer complaints, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Customer & Commercial Accountability
Serve as the senior operational interface for key customers. Protect customer confidence by ensuring work is executed exactly as committed, including rate, uptime, safety, and professionalism. Partner closely with Sales and Commercial teams to support bids, job design, support cost and pricing, execution planning, and startup strategies. Participate in customer meetings, pre-job planning sessions, post-job reviews, and issue resolution when performance or commercial disputes arise. People & Safety Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop Field Supervisors, Leads, and water transfer crews across multiple jobs and locations. Set clear expectations for safety, accountability, professionalism, and customer focus in the field. Ensure compliance with all HSSE, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Enforce training, certification, and competency standards for all water transfer personnel. Performance & Cost Management
Own key operational performance metrics including uptime, leak incidents, non-productive time (NPT), crew productivity, and job profitability. Control labor, equipment utilization, maintenance practices, and operating costs to protect margins and scalability. Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on operational performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities. Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or business is preferred Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in water transfer operations. Demonstrated leadership of multi-crew, multi-site water transfer operations in the Permian Basin. Deep technical knowledge of pumps, hose, automation and control systems, hydraulic calculations, and pressure management. Proven track record of executing complex, high-risk frac support operations safely and reliably. Experience managing customer relationships at both the field and management levels. Strong understanding of operational risk, environmental exposure, and cost control in frac and water logistics operations. Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who is equally effective in the field, with customers, and in discussions with executive leadership. This individual brings discipline, structure, and accountability to water transfer operations while maintaining credibility with crews and customers. They think beyond daily execution and focus on building systems, standards, and teams that prevent failures, protect customer relationships, and support long-term growth of the service line. Work Schedule
Full-time, based in the Permian Basin. Extensive time required in the field, particularly during job startups, critical operations, and performance recovery situations. Physical Requirements
Ability to work outdoors in harsh field conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather. Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb around equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs. as required during job site visits. Compensation
Structured bonus plan tied to operational performance, safety, customer satisfaction, and service line profitability. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company vehicle or vehicle stipend. Life and disability insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO). Paid holidays. 401(k) retirement and savings plan. WORK SCHEDULE
Work schedule varies based on business needs.
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Operational Leadership
Own end-to-end execution of all water transfer operations across assigned regions, including pre-job planning, staffing, equipment readiness, rig-up, hose and pump layout, pressure management, pumping operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and rig-down. Ensure all jobs are designed and executed to meet required flow rates, pressures, and uptime while protecting personnel, equipment, and the environment. Establish, enforce, and continuously improve standard operating procedures for water transfer rig-up, operation, troubleshooting, and rig-down. Lead investigations and root-cause analysis for incidents, leaks, downtime events, near-misses, and customer complaints, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Customer & Commercial Accountability
Serve as the senior operational interface for key customers. Protect customer confidence by ensuring work is executed exactly as committed, including rate, uptime, safety, and professionalism. Partner closely with Sales and Commercial teams to support bids, job design, support cost and pricing, execution planning, and startup strategies. Participate in customer meetings, pre-job planning sessions, post-job reviews, and issue resolution when performance or commercial disputes arise. People & Safety Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop Field Supervisors, Leads, and water transfer crews across multiple jobs and locations. Set clear expectations for safety, accountability, professionalism, and customer focus in the field. Ensure compliance with all HSSE, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Enforce training, certification, and competency standards for all water transfer personnel. Performance & Cost Management
Own key operational performance metrics including uptime, leak incidents, non-productive time (NPT), crew productivity, and job profitability. Control labor, equipment utilization, maintenance practices, and operating costs to protect margins and scalability. Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on operational performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities. Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or business is preferred Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in water transfer operations. Demonstrated leadership of multi-crew, multi-site water transfer operations in the Permian Basin. Deep technical knowledge of pumps, hose, automation and control systems, hydraulic calculations, and pressure management. Proven track record of executing complex, high-risk frac support operations safely and reliably. Experience managing customer relationships at both the field and management levels. Strong understanding of operational risk, environmental exposure, and cost control in frac and water logistics operations. Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who is equally effective in the field, with customers, and in discussions with executive leadership. This individual brings discipline, structure, and accountability to water transfer operations while maintaining credibility with crews and customers. They think beyond daily execution and focus on building systems, standards, and teams that prevent failures, protect customer relationships, and support long-term growth of the service line. Work Schedule
Full-time, based in the Permian Basin. Extensive time required in the field, particularly during job startups, critical operations, and performance recovery situations. Physical Requirements
Ability to work outdoors in harsh field conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather. Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb around equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs. as required during job site visits. Compensation
Structured bonus plan tied to operational performance, safety, customer satisfaction, and service line profitability. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company vehicle or vehicle stipend. Life and disability insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO). Paid holidays. 401(k) retirement and savings plan. WORK SCHEDULE
Work schedule varies based on business needs.
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