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# Operations Supervisor at WhiteWater Midstream

- **Company:** WhiteWater Midstream
- **Location:** Midland, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream/jobs/5246391007

## Job description

Position Description:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day field operations team, maintenance and regulatory compliance. This position will require expansive pipeline knowledge to assess various pipeline issues, demonstrate sound judgement and recommend corrective measures.

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide the Operations team with direction on daily responsibilities, adhere to state, local and company HSE practices and lead the team’s safety training initiatives to ensure all current mandated certifications are successfully completed
- Implement and manage of the following Plans and Program
- WWM’s Emergency Response Plan
- WWM’s Public Awareness Program
- WWM’s Operations and Maintenance Manual
- WWM’s Damage Prevention and One-Call Program
- WWM’s Drug and Alcohol Program
- WWM’s Gas Measurement Standard Operating Procedures
- Site Specific Operating Procedures
- WWM’s Pipeline Integrity Program
- WWM’s Operator Qualification Program
- Conduct talent management reviews with employees
- Collaborate with Engineering team to develop purging and commissioning plans/procedures
- Ensure that reoccurring scheduled maintenance is completed and documented on a timely basis as well as submittal of any emergency or periodic reporting obligations
- Manage small scope capital projects (new interconnects, maintenance capex projects, etc.)
- Ensure we are operating within the guidelines of our operating permits
- Manage loss and unaccounted for gas
- Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and ensure operating expenses are within budgetary guidelines
- Represent the Company during communications with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
- Promote a team culture that upholds the highest Company standards related to safety compliance, regulatory procedures and company tariff requirements
- Communicate regularly with Gas Schedulers and Gas Control Center
- Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel
- Identify improvements to and oversee the Company’s Health and Safety Program
- Responsible for directing a culture prioritizing health, safety and environmental consciousness and awareness
- Act as the company’s subject matter expert related to HSE compliance, performance, activities and trends as well as provide guidance to senior managements where applicable.
- Communicate concerns, audit findings, and strategic solutions for corrective action to senior leaders which align with regulatory compliance and company objectives
- Develop and maintain health and safety and procedures for the company
- Develop and maintain Health and Safety training material, including competency assessments
- Develop/compile monthly safety meeting material and distribute it to workgroup supervisors
- Conduct and document monthly safety meetings with direct reports
- Manage communication and interactions with external stakeholders including government agencies, community groups, HSE professionals
- Ability to travel and other duties as necessary

Requirements:

- Associate degree; B.S. degree in Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred
- 7+ years of industry experience in gas, oil or similar utility industry; Management experience preferred
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Understand economic evaluation for midstream gathering, processing, and transmission projects
- Self-motivated and reliable, requiring minimal supervision
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Experience with MS Office, SCADA, Allen Bradly systems required
- Knowledge of DOT regulatory compliance requirements associated with a gas transmission pipeline.
- Flexible to respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours
- Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
- Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification
- Must be willing to travel to project locations as required

Working conditions:

- May work in low-lit areas
- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, occasionally
- Must be able to occasionally enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.

Benefits:

Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

## About WhiteWater Midstream

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WhiteWater Midstream is an Austin-based infrastructure company that develops, builds, and operates natural gas pipelines and related midstream assets across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by First Infrastructure Capital Advisors in 2019; backed by Denham Capital and Ridgemont Equity Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (management-owned)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Oil and Gas / Energy Infrastructure (midstream natural gas transportation and storage)
- Target customers: Natural gas producers, shippers, utilities, and industrial end-users (B2B)
- Mission/purpose: To develop and operate critical energy infrastructure that connects supply basins to demand markets, achieving final investment decisions on large-scale greenfield projects.

## Products & Services
- **Eiger Express Pipeline**: A ~450-mile, 42-inch natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, with capacity expanded from 2.5 Bcf/d to 3.7 Bcf/d (2025).
- **Pelican Pipeline**: A 42-inch pipeline (upsized from 36-inch) with capacity of ~2.5 Bcf/d, reaching FID in October 2024.
- **Traverse Pipeline**: A natural gas pipeline connecting Agua Dulce to the Katy area, reaching FID in April 2025.
- **Matterhorn Express Pipeline**: An equity interest acquisition (alongside I Squared, MPLX, Enbridge) announced in May 2025.
- **Waha Gas Storage, LLC**: Acquired in February 2021.
- **Gateway Pipeline & Sendero**: Acquired in August 2021.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total greenfield projects reaching FID valued at ~$20 billion (website); ~$8 billion in projects as of earlier years (LinkedIn); annual revenue of ~$7.9 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: First Infrastructure Capital Advisors (parent), Denham Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners; partners include MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., I Squared Capital
- **Growth Signals**: 177 employees (+25.2% YoY); 36 active job postings (+50% YoY); expansion of Eiger Express capacity by 48%; multiple new pipeline FIDs in 2024-2025; $17.2 billion in debt raised across 42 financings

## Competitive Advantages
- Proven track record of taking large greenfield projects from concept to FID (over $20 billion in projects)
- Strong relationships with multiple private equity funds and direct investors
- Management-owned structure aligns incentives with long-term value creation
- Extensive pipeline network (3,767 miles across multiple projects) and 3.2 million horsepower operated/under construction
- Successful acquisitions (Waha Gas Storage, Gateway, Sendero) that expand geographic and service footprint

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand pipeline capacity on existing systems (e.g., Eiger Express expansion to 3.7 Bcf/d)
- Pursue new greenfield pipeline projects (Pelican, Traverse) to connect growing Permian Basin supply to Gulf Coast demand
- Acquire complementary midstream assets and storage facilities
- Strengthen operational efficiency and safety across a growing asset base

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee rating of 4.2/5.0 (7 reviews) with high career development score (4.6); work-life balance rated 4.2
- **Growth**: Rapid headcount growth (+25% YoY) and active hiring across Engineering, IT, Finance, Operations, and Marketing/Logistics (36 open roles as of mid-2025)
- **Location**: Headquarters in downtown Austin, Texas (100 Congress Ave) with field offices in Houston, Brookshire, Sealy, and Midland
- **Perks/Environment**: Competitive compensation (salary ranges for roles like Lawyer ~$137K, GIS Technician ~$53K); emphasis on safety and technical excellence; opportunities to work on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical workforce (43 in technical roles, 41 in operations); exposure to large-scale pipeline design, construction, and operations

## Sources
1. [whitewatermidstream.com](https://whitewatermidstream.com/)
2. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitewatertx)
3. [CB Insights](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/whitewater-midstream)
4. [Greenhouse Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream)

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