Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in Bismarck, ND

Job Description

WATER SOURCING SPECIALIST

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Business Unit: Infrastructure

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: Yes

Job Description 

Select’s Water Sourcing Specialists work directly with the water sources in the field. The Specialist will ensure all processes and procedures leading to the completion of information gathering to make decisions on the source of the water and the cost of the route for the water to be used. Assist in right of way and water transfer routes. This position also supports daily operations, business analysis, market strategy, sales and various development initiatives.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Right of way negotiations and water transfer route access.
• Permitting/access, local DOT and country permitting.
• Landowner negotiations for temporary access.
• Various other entities with right-of-way to be utilized.
• Negotiate with landowners regarding securing resources and access.
• Water permitting with local, state, federal for ground water, surface water and waste water.
• Utilize Google Earth to map potential routes, clients and sources.
• Read and analyze USGS topographic maps.
• Record sales, transfer volumes, and other activities in an organized and efficient manner to meet internal and regulatory requirements.

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:

• Knowledge of locations of all field locations including but not limited to:
  • Oil and Gas Leases
  • Proximity to hydraulic fracturing operations
  • Private Ranches
  • Rivers and lakes
• Proven Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of principles for presenting expectations to management, customers, and landowners.
• Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer services to internal and external customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Aptitude to learn new software and skills quickly.
• Familiar and comfortable with water transfer equipment and logistics.
• Familiar and comfortable with water supply contracts and negotiations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess valid drivers’ license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Select’s insurance guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Water Resource education, related field experience or Landman background.
• 1-2 years’ experience in water related operations.
• Some regulatory experience is a plus.
• Willingness to grow and develop with the position as it evolves.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities and work independently with little or no supervision.

Attributes

• A - Accountability:  Take ownership of actions and outcomes.
• C - Continuous Improvement: Embrace the necessity for change and commitment to continual growth and progress.
• T - Teamwork:  Encourage and support a collaborative, safe, and engaged work environment.

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Top Tier Benefits\u3000

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Requires a high degree of concentration in a busy area.
• Must be willing to travel to remote locations and spend considerable time at field locations as required.
• Position works inside a climate-controlled environment a majority of the time.
• Traditional Monday through Friday, 8 – 5 pm, unless operational tempo and requirements dictate otherwise.
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

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.

Clean Air Act

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.