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About Our Client:

Hydro Resources (https://hydroresources.com/) was established in 1999 as a large-scale, professionally managed groundwater services contracting firm. Through a continued focus on providing the best equipment fleet in the industry, and our constant commitment to quality and excellent customer service, Hydro Resources has become recognized as a top tier firm within the groundwater services industry delivering tailored solutions throughout the central and western regions of the United States. Our size, technical expertise, equipment capabilities and financial strength allow us to engage projects of any size or complexity. Today, Hydro Resources operates from six strategically located facilities across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.

Job Title: Pump Manager
Company: Hydro Resources
Location: South Austin / Creedmoor, TX
Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000
Travel: 70% In-Office | 30% Local/Central Texas Field Travel
Relocation: Local Talent preferred. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

The Role at a Glance
Hydro Resources is seeking a high-level Technical Operations Leader to manage our field-based pumping systems. This role is a hybrid of strategic operations, people leadership, and hands-on electrical engineering. We need a "unicorn" candidate who can design a complex pumping system, program the PLC, and manage the project budget all in the same day.

The Pump Manager at Hydro Resources is a high-level technical lead responsible for the design and operation of industrial-grade pumping systems. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (highly preferred) and mastery over the electrical systems that drive our business, from PLC/SCADA programming to high-voltage power for turbine engines.

The Three Pillars of Responsibility

1. Operations Management

• System & Operations Design: Design and implement efficient field operations and equipment workflows.
• Resource Planning: Manage schedules, high-value equipment assets, and logistical resources.
• Fiscal Oversight: Direct responsibility for budget management, project profitability, and resource efficiency.

2. People Management

• Team Oversight: Lead and schedule field technicians; assign the right personnel to specific sites and projects.
• Lifecycle Talent Management: Responsible for the full talent cycle, including hiring, firing, and performance management.
• Training: Develop and spearhead technical training programs to ensure the field crew is the best in the industry.

3. Technical Leadership (Hands-On)

• Electrical Engineering: Design custom electrical and pumping systems based on specific customer needs and project constraints.
• Automation: Full responsibility for programming and setting up PLC programs, PLC panels, and SCADA systems.
• Power Distribution: Expert-level knowledge of currents, voltage, and electrical power needs, particularly for turbine engines and industrial pumps.
• Future-Proofing: Strategize for future equipment and supply needs to keep Hydro Resources at the cutting edge.
   

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering (Strongly Preferred); Associate’s in Electrical Systems (Acceptable with equivalent experience).

Years of Experience: While there is no specific minimum number of years of experience required, we generally expect that eligible candidates will have 10+ years of related experience.

Key Technical Skills Required:

• Fluid Control and Pumping Systems: We are looking for candidates who understand heavy-duty fluid handling and pumps, as well as electrical control systems.
• Electrical Engineering: Ability to design custom electrical and pumping systems based on customer needs and project constraints.
• Automation Systems: Full responsibility for programming and setting up PLC programs and SCADA systems.
• PLC Panels: Experience with the design and setup of PLC panels.
• Power Distribution: Expert-level knowledge of currents, voltage, and electrical power needs, specifically for industrial pumps and turbine engines.
• System & Operations Design: Proficiency in designing and implementing efficient field operations and equipment workflows.

Professional & People Management Skills

• Team Leadership: Lead and schedule field technicians, assigning personnel to specific sites and projects.
• Talent Management: Responsible for the full talent cycle, including hiring, firing, and performance management.
• Training & Development: Develop and spearhead technical training programs for the field crew.

Operational & Business Skills

• System & Operations Design: Design and implement efficient field operations and equipment workflows.
• Resource Planning: Manage schedules, high-value equipment assets, and logistical resources.
• Fiscal Oversight: Direct responsibility for budget management, project profitability, and resource efficiency.

Experience & Industry Background

• Top Priority: Water Well Drilling.
• Targeted Industries: Oil & Gas Drilling, Water Treatment, Water Supply, and Large-scale Water Pumping.
• Transferable Skills: Candidates from Concrete Pumping, Heavy Construction, Manufacturing environments or the Semiconductor Industry (specifically those handling complex cooling and pumping equipment) are encouraged to apply.

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee due to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply, and your service experience will be considered!