Aris Water Solutions (NYSE: ARIS) is a leading, growth-oriented wastewater infrastructure and solutions company that directly helps our customers reduce their water and carbon footprints. Our saltwater disposal services, integrated pipelines, produced water treatment services, and related infrastructure creates long-term value by delivering high-capacity, comprehensive produced water management, recycling, and supply solutions to operators in the Permian Basin areas. We are dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility.
About the Role:
This role offers the opportunity to join a team that is simultaneously solving an industry-wide challenge with produced water and bringing a new water source to an arid region to support local economies. We are accomplishing this through the development of cutting-edge treatment solutions. In addition, we are developing brine mining techniques to extract valuable metals and minerals to support domestic supply chains. We are seeking a teammate who demonstrates deep commitment, ingenuity in problem solving, and pursues excellence in all aspects of their work. In this role, the successful candidate will help advance our water treatment solutions and brine mining techniques through detail-oriented testing, analysis, innovative problem-solving, and communication of results. This position is based out of Carlsbad, NM.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Drive innovation in water treatment processes and analytical techniques to enhance cost-efficiency and overall performance
•Conduct bench-scale testing and water quality analyses in a field-based laboratory setting
•Utilize knowledge of inorganic and organic water chemistry to assess performance of pilot plant unit processes
•Collect, log, and analyze pilot plant data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend process improvements
•Perform cost analysis of various unit processes to determine economic feasibility
•Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven technical presentations summarizing pilot test results and water quality findings
•Effectively communicate results from pilot testing to technical audiences to enhance understanding and decision-making
•Support the planning, setup, and execution of field pilot programs to demonstrate treatment solutions at customer locations
Education & Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
•1-5 years of experience in a related field, such as Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline
•Recent hands-on experience with pilot operation and/or wet lab testing
•Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and water chemistry
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
•Attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities
•Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)
•Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•Capable of working independently with management guidance
•Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
•Willingness to perform work in a field setting to 100% of the time
Physical Requirements
•Ability to work in the field at our pilot sites which may include:
•Moving safely about around operating water treatment equipment to accomplish tasks
•Outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, high, and low temperatures
We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to our culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.
•Competitive compensation packages (including short and long term incentive programs)
•Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
•Company paid Disability Insurance, Life, and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
•Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Aris Water reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Aris Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / All other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.